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V524 SAC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

235,508 mi
Last recorded235,508 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 SAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 235,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2024 227,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 224,493 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened central sway bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 224,492 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened central sway bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 222,088 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 222,086 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 219,616 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 219,599 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 216,301 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 211,139 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 204,652 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 199,362 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 199,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 194,476 miles

N/s/f tyre won edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 192,271 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 191,218 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 188,356 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 177,366 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 177,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 164,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 18 Jun 2008 164,676 miles

rear number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 2 May 2007 152,191 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 134,964 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 134,964 miles

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

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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V524 SAC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V524 SAC, 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 V524 SAC registered?

V524 SAC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V524 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V524 SAC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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