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V479 SOT

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,007 mi
Last recorded155,007 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 SOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 155,007 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 150,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system has a minor leak of exhaust gases

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 150,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system has a minor leak of exhaust gases

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 140,782 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 140,777 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

auxiliary belt deteriorated

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

front brake pads wearing very thin

headlamp beam patterns very deteriorated-lenses opaque

serious movement in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 6 Nov 2013 128,952 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 126,902 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 124,008 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 116,936 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 105,480 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 96,160 miles

slight play in rack at pinion

Pass 30 Nov 2007 85,372 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 21 Nov 2006 74,257 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 74,257 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 61,184 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 61,184 miles

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

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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V479 SOT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V479 SOT, 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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V479 SOT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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