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Y935 UGA

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,113 mi
Last recorded177,113 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY935 UGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 177,113 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES COATED IN SPRAY GREASE

EXHAUST CORRODED

OIL LIGHT ON

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 177,113 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES COATED IN SPRAY GREASE

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

OIL LIGHT ON

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 171,277 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 171,269 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 168,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 161,060 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid contaminated

rear discs excessively corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 161,060 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake fluid contaminated

rear discs excessively corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 151,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 151,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front strut top mountings have slight play

both rear springs corroded

front side lights have slight tint of blue

slight play in both rear shock bottom bushes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2010 126,427 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 126,427 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 111,359 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 97,306 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 83,787 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 67,761 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 67,761 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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Y935 UGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 99,879 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y935 UGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y935 UGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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