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Y993 BCG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,843 mi
Last recorded104,843 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 BCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 104,843 miles

STRONG ADVISE - stone chips in zone 'A' of windscreen (under 10mm)

both front brake hoses perished almost heavily

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

both rear axle bushes deteriorated and unbonding around sleeve

brake pad warning light on

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s track rod end gaitor perished

play in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

turbo pipe worn and not fully clipped in causing slight boost leak and oil around surrounding area

Fail 1 Jul 2015 104,843 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE - both rear tyres bald on inner edge

STRONG ADVISE - o/s rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

STRONG ADVISE - stone chips in zone 'A' of windscreen (under 10mm)

both front brake hoses perished almost heavily

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

both rear axle bushes deteriorated and unbonding around sleeve

brake pad warning light on

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s track rod end gaitor perished

play in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

turbo pipe worn and not fully clipped in causing slight boost leak and oil around surrounding area

Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,286 miles

STRONG ADVISE nearside wiper blade split and smears screen, offside wiper judders and smears screen slightly

STRONG ADVISE rear tyres worn bias to inner edges, nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit and offside rear tyre worn to 2mm. legal limit 1.6mm

brake pad warning lamp illuminated, new pads fitted with no warning wire facility. loom wiring still secure

engine stained with oil around fuel pump area, suspect engine oil only, not fuel

front and rear numberplates deteriorated slightly

front anti roll bar 'd' bushes worn, play in offside bush

front brake disc inner faces corroding slightly

front brake hoses perished

front wishbone arm rear bushes deteriorated slightly

offside engine undertray wing damaged and slightly loose

power steering pipework stained slightly with steering fluid

rear axle bushes in poor condition

slight play in nearside track rod

turbo high pressure pipework stained with engine oil around joints

windscreen stonechipped in zone 'a'

wiper linkage noisy

Pass 18 Jul 2013 97,001 miles

STRONG ADVISE exhaust centre section maounting bracket snapped free from exhaust pipe, system still adequately suppoted

STRONG ADVISE headlamp lenses opaque causing very poor beam image

STRONG ADVISE offside rear handbrake cable breaking up internally causing poor/long handbrake travel/freeplay

ancillary drive belt cracked

brake pad warning lamp illuminated due to warning wire being disconnected

engine sump damaged (has hit on the floor)

front and rear tyres wearing slightly bias to inner edge

front anti roll bar 'd' bushes worn

front brake hoses perished

front wishbone arm rear bushes perished

fuel pump area stained and damp with engine oil

high pressure turbo pipe at join to turbo wet with engine oil, surrounding area and componants also stained with engine oil

nearside inner c.v boot perished

nearside rear brake disc corroding <15%

numberplates deteriorated

offside rear brake disc discoloured due to heat (suspect result of brake bind caused by handbrake cable, no bind at present)

play in front suspension top mounts

power steering pipe above gearbox stained with steering fluid

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear coilsprings heavily corroded

rear tyres perished and both tyres have nails in tread

service reminder showing on dash

underside brake pipes corroding at ends near unions

wiper linkage noisy

Pass 20 Jul 2012 91,699 miles

all tyres feathered

ancillary belt slightly perished

both front lower arm rear bush's slightly perished, cracking and slightly weak

both front mcpersion struts have slight play in the upper atatchment

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished and n/s has a nail in it

front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

front brake hoses slightly perrished

gearbox damp with oil

head lamps opaque

intake pipes wet with oil and engine damp with oil

multiple chips in screen

o/s park brake cable outer caseing broken and park brake leaver on calipur not sitting back on it's stop

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jul 2011 85,674 miles

ancillary drive belt slightly perished

both front tyres worn to 2mm (min 1.6mm)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

brake pad warning lamp illuminated - nearside front pad warning wire broken at plug

dual mass flywheel worn

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted, damaged but still secure

front brake hoses slightly perished

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front spoiler damaged and partially insecure

front wishbone arm, rear bushes deteriorated

high pressure turbo pipework heavily oil stained

pulse from both front and offside rear brakes (nearside front worse)

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Apr 2010 80,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning lamp on

engine oilstained

engine top cover fitted

engine undertrays fitted and damaged slightly

front numberplate delaminating

front wishbone arm rear bushes slightly perished

high pressure turbo pipe union in offside wheel arch partially unclipped

power steering pipework oilstained

rear coil springs corroded

service due flagging on display

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,132 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

engine oilstained

engine top cover fitted

engine undertrays fitted and damaged slightly

front numberplate delaminating

front wishbone arm rear bushes slightly perished

high pressure turbo pipe union in offside wheel arch partially unclipped

power steering pipework oilstained

rear coil springs corroded

service due flagging on display

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 6 Mar 2009 74,849 miles

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

some damage to o/s h/brake cable at rear

Fail 5 Mar 2009 74,834 miles

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

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

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

some damage to o/s h/brake cable at rear

Pass 1 Mar 2008 69,406 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 69,406 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 63,459 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 63,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 56,065 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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Y993 BCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y993 BCG, 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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Y993 BCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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