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Y938 TEH

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,178 mi
Last recorded117,178 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 TEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 117,178 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 117,174 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 May 2021 117,159 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking under engine cover (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering locking device ineffective both track rod end locking nuts faulty (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear both brake pipes rusty

Rear suspension heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2018 116,582 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains and axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 116,552 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains and axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 113,834 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains and axle pipes both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear shocker covers lose

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)

some blue smoke when running but not excessive

Pass 11 Jan 2016 109,055 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Fail 5 Jan 2016 109,046 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 102,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 96,457 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 96,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 89,950 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 83,729 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,079 miles

advise slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

child sets fitted to rear not allowing full check of auldt seat belts ?????

Pass 27 Feb 2008 66,582 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 62,348 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 54,836 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 TEH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TEH, 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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What year was Y938 TEH registered?

Y938 TEH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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