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Y993 DBW

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,563 mi
Last recorded133,563 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 DBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 133,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 133,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 133,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 132,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 130,724 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 128,597 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2017 126,977 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 122,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 122,470 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 116,397 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 116,394 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML on

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 113,350 miles

drivers window

Fail 10 Sep 2013 113,340 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front lower suspension arms have play in rear bushes

both front top mounts have sight play

drivers window poor operation

eml light on

Pass 28 Aug 2012 110,496 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished

rear flexi ferrules heavily rusted

Pass 26 Sep 2011 104,771 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 7 Jan 2011 84,946 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 84,946 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 76,552 miles

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

rust forming on rear discs

slight oil leak fronm rear diff

small chips in front screen

undertray damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,669 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 64,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,684 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust in rusty condition

oil leak from diff

Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 37,703 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 DBW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y993 DBW, 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 DBW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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