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V133 FUY

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,251 mi
Last recorded87,251 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV133 FUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 87,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 87,249 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,132 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension parts corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2020 87,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front suspension parts corroded

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 86,616 miles

Condition of rear number plate

Nearside Front tyre tread distorted

Fail 21 Aug 2019 86,614 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear brakes dragging

Condition of rear number plate

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre tread distorted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,355 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 85,355 miles

Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,332 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 84,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 84,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,001 miles

Advise near side rear wheel arch close to tyre

Advise possible coolant leak radiator

Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,203 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 82,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM & Bald On Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 81,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,008 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 80,008 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,628 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 74,628 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,981 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,886 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 66,886 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 65,932 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 63,939 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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V133 FUY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,729 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 V133 FUY, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V133 FUY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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