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Y996 BCG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,064 mi
Last recorded163,064 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 BCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 163,064 miles

Both rear springs rusty

Engine covers fitted

Rear axle rusty

Rear discs poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2016 156,226 miles

Both anti roll bar D bushes worn

Both head lights dim and lenses misted

Engine covers fitted restricting view

Offside rear brake has slight binding

Rear brake has slight imbalance

Rear discs rusty

Rear exhaust hanger rusty

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 147,407 miles

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

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

headlamps misty

Pass 10 Apr 2014 138,346 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 127,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 115,419 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs worn

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 19 Apr 2012 115,408 miles

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs worn

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2011 101,345 miles

front brake discs have rust ingress on the inner face

front tyres are slightly more worn on the inner edge

rear brake balance is poor

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2011 101,345 miles

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

front brake discs have rust ingress on the inner face

front tyres are slightly more worn on the inner edge

rear brake balance is poor

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2010 86,471 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,471 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 74,675 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 64,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 64,102 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)

Pass 23 May 2007 54,959 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,968 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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Y996 BCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y996 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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Y996 BCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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