2001 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · B23 HAT
2001 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 163,383 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B23 HAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 163,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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B23 HAT Mileage History
- 14/04/2023135,774 mi
- 10/04/2024140,435 mi+4,661 mi
- 11/04/2025150,657 mi+10,222 mi
- 23/04/2025150,657 mi
- 09/04/2026163,383 mi+12,726 mi
Average of roughly 9,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B23 HAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Bora (B23 HAT) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”.
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