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V525 DAP

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

80,255 mi
Last recorded80,255 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 DAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2009 80,255 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 80,255 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 76,088 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 76,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 69,083 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 69,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 124,904 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 124,904 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2006 124,497 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear 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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V525 DAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 V525 DAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V525 DAP registered?

V525 DAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V525 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V525 DAP shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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