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V489 DPY

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,987 mi
Last recorded108,987 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 DPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 108,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 108,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,641 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 86,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 62,617 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 62,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hub (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,402 miles

both fron two rear brake pipes

both rear axle brake pipes

o/s/r handbrake service

Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,975 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 27 May 2014 55,129 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,238 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,218 miles

n/s/r tyre

both front wioshbone rear rubbers

Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,592 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,771 miles

front number plate split at fixing

rear number plate rippled

slight smear nearside front wiper

Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,809 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,878 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall scrubbed

rear number plate slightly discoloured

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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V489 DPY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V489 DPY, 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 V489 DPY registered?

V489 DPY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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