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Y976 HCP

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,457 mi
Last recorded164,457 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 HCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 164,457 miles

some corrosion to rear brake disc surfaces

Pass 27 Jun 2014 158,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 15,895 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 144,634 miles

centre section exhaust mount broken but supporting exhaust

Fail 21 Jan 2013 144,634 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

centre section exhaust mount broken but supporting exhaust

Pass 31 Jan 2012 137,177 miles

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

center exhaust mounting corroded through

rear discs slightly corroded

rear silencer mounting almost corroded through

Pass 15 Jan 2011 125,679 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 125,679 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 113,871 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 96,031 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 80,726 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,381 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 51,646 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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Y976 HCP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y976 HCP, 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 Y976 HCP registered?

Y976 HCP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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