MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear springs rusty
Engine covers fitted
Rear axle rusty
Rear discs poor condition
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)
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
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)
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front brake discs worn
slight imbalance on front brakes
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
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
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was Y996 BCG registered?
Y996 BCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 May 2001.
Is Y996 BCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y996 BCG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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