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Y998 MGM

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,861 mi
Last recorded156,861 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 MGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 156,861 miles

Front Lower oil leaks

Front head lights x2 fading outer glass

Lower slight exhaust blow

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper management light on dash

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 156,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower oil leaks

Front head lights x2 fading outer glass

Lower slight exhaust blow

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper management light on dash

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 148,908 miles

Lower exhaust rattle

Lower surface floors/chassis

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 148,898 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Lower exhaust rattle

Lower surface floors/chassis

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 142,725 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

all brake discs worn x4

exhaust rusty

management light on dash

Fail 24 Dec 2014 142,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

management light on dash

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

all brake discs worn x4

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2013 137,096 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 131,766 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust mount broken but still secure

Pass 21 Dec 2011 125,622 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 117,861 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 117,861 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 104,796 miles

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2009 104,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2008 88,998 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 73,177 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 56,257 miles

front brake disc rusty on inner edge's

Pass 1 Dec 2005 38,816 miles

front brake disc,s inner edge rusting

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f †

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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Y998 MGM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y998 MGM, 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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Y998 MGM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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