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V147 LYA

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,988 mi
Last recorded107,988 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 LYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 107,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 107,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 104,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 102,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 98,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 98,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 94,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise n/s/f brake flexi deteioratated

Fail 2 Jul 2018 94,222 miles

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

Power steering component leaking n/s of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise n/s/f brake flexi deteioratated

Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

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

both rear tyres perished - offside rear 2.5mm

Pass 9 Jul 2016 84,164 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,122 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,292 miles

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

near side track rod arm has slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,432 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 64,457 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,457 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,811 miles

front tyres 3mm and worn on inner edges

n/s steering rack arm slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,798 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,107 miles

wipers smeary h/brake operation stiff centre exhaust bkt corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,256 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,931 miles

rhf tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 25,898 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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V147 LYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 V147 LYA, 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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What year was V147 LYA registered?

V147 LYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 January 2000.

Is V147 LYA safe to buy?

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