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Y994 OEE

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,299 mi
Last recorded194,299 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 OEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 194,299 miles

Both head lamp lenses deteriorating giving poor beam image

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil has a minimal dampening action (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 194,299 miles

Both head lamp lenses deteriorating giving poor beam image

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil has a minimal dampening action (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 194,248 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil has a minimal dampening action (2.7.3)

both head lamp lenses deteriating giving poor image

Pass 1 Jun 2015 184,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 May 2015 184,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

BOOT CHECKED VIA REAR SEAT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD

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

Pass 6 May 2014 174,731 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 161,691 miles

all other brake pipes appear to be corroded under protective coating

brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Nov 2012 161,691 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

all other brake pipes appear to be corroded under protective coating

auxillery drive belt badly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2011 149,072 miles

Both front washer partially bloked but working enough for test.

Center seatbelt not present/accessable for test

Front brake disc surfaces heavily corroded

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

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 149,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both front washer partially bloked but working enough for test.

Center seatbelt not present/accessable for test

Front brake disc surfaces heavily corroded

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

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Offside driveshaft loose at gearbox flange

Pass 7 May 2010 137,660 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 118,651 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 118,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 99,930 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 83,948 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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Y994 OEE is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y994 OEE, 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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Y994 OEE is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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