MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s wing mirror glass damaged
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/r tyre starting to mishape
rear disc's becoming poor in condition
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s wing mirror glass damaged
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/r tyre starting to mishape
rear disc's becoming poor in condition
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear disc's becoming poor in condition
front brake imbalance 24% justed passed
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear disc's becoming poor in condition
front brake imbalance 24% justed passed
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
offside fornt tyre becoming low on inner stepped tread 205/55/16V
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
offside fornt tyre becoming low on inner stepped tread 205/55/16V
near side mirror glass damaged
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake discs slight corrosion on inside edges. †Front suspension lower arm bushes starting to perrish.
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V494 UJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 V494 UJO, 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 V494 UJO registered?
V494 UJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 January 2000.
Is V494 UJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for V494 UJO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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