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Y938 BCL

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,668 mi
Last recorded120,668 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 BCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2015 120,668 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2015 120,668 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 113,071 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 102,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Apr 2013 102,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 96,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 96,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 90,152 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 90,152 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 88,190 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 88,190 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 87,192 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 78,576 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust centre mount broken but system supported

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2008 78,576 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust centre mount broken but system supported

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2007 55,791 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 55,791 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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Y938 BCL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y938 BCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y938 BCL registered?

Y938 BCL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y938 BCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y938 BCL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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