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Y97 BHO

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,773 mi
Last recorded160,773 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 BHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 160,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested DUE TO REAR EXHAUST BOX MISSING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended MIDDLE (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 156,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 156,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 138,186 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 138,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 129,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2015 128,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2014 124,862 miles

small blow on exhaust join

Pass 25 Apr 2013 114,724 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 103,591 miles

bolt missing from the front pipe to catalyst join secured and not leaking at the time of the test

offside rear tyre cracking and perishing on the outer wall no cords exposed at the time of the test

Fail 27 Apr 2012 103,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bolt missing from the front pipe to catalyst join secured and not leaking at the time of the test

offside rear tyre cracking and perishing on the outer wall no cords exposed at the time of the test

Pass 10 May 2011 94,351 miles

Advise front discs worn

Advise rear discs in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 94,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Advise engine management light on

Advise front discs worn

Advise rear discs in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 May 2010 85,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2010 85,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 May 2009 76,513 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 76,513 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 67,046 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 67,046 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 54,533 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 40,137 miles

Nearside Front 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,137 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y97 BHO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y97 BHO, 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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Y97 BHO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 July 2001.

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