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V475 ETN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,870 mi
Last recorded140,870 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV475 ETN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 140,870 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 138,923 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 138,270 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 138,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 136,677 miles

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

near side rear brake disc has corrision

Fail 12 Sep 2011 136,677 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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

near side rear brake disc has corrision

Pass 25 Sep 2010 135,121 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 132,562 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2009 132,562 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 127,750 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 127,749 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside door mirror damage

Pass 10 Apr 2007 118,692 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 112,154 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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V475 ETN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V475 ETN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V475 ETN?

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What year was V475 ETN registered?

V475 ETN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V475 ETN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V475 ETN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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