MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,668 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust centre mount broken but system supported
screw in nearside rear tyre
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
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of Y938 BCL?
You can check the full history of Y938 BCL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does Y938 BCL have outstanding finance?
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