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V459 PDV

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,951 mi
Last recorded125,951 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV459 PDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 125,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 115,930 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 122,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 113,517 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush split

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 113,517 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush split

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 108,906 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 102,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 102,774 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 96,422 miles

Front arm rear bushes cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 91,185 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 86,672 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 86,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 81,485 miles

Engine tray broken

Head light lenses misting

O/S sill dented

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,485 miles

Engine tray broken

Head light lenses misting

O/S sill dented

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Apr 2010 77,982 miles

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

Stone chips to screen

Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,982 miles

Stone chips to screen

Pass 1 Apr 2009 73,870 miles

Front pads low

Stone chips to windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2008 69,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 65,193 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 65,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2006 61,075 miles

bit of play in rack

both front brake discs slightly lipped

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

parts of exhaust rusting

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2006 61,075 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bit of play in rack

both front brake discs slightly lipped

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

parts of exhaust rusting

stonechips to windscreen

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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V459 PDV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V459 PDV, 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 V459 PDV registered?

V459 PDV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V459 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V459 PDV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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