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V499 OOF

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,215 mi
Last recorded112,215 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 OOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 112,215 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 112,214 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 108,029 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 105,088 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2013 99,125 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 93,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 87,440 miles

both rear axle bushes cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2010 81,085 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 75,872 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm (205/55/16W)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm (205/55/16W)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,024 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 16 Nov 2007 64,529 miles

temp gauge inop

Fail 16 Nov 2007 64,529 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

temp gauge inop

Pass 8 Nov 2006 59,494 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 54,114 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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V499 OOF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V499 OOF, 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 V499 OOF registered?

V499 OOF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V499 OOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V499 OOF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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