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V557 GGO

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,320 mi
Last recorded109,320 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 GGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2024 109,320 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 102,301 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,750 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both short to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 92,748 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both short to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,709 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 86,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 79,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge missshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,628 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,049 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 61,049 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,570 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 45,328 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 39,154 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,614 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,533 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 33,859 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,826 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,278 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 32,278 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,582 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,091 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,986 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 27,746 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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V557 GGO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V557 GGO, 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 V557 GGO registered?

V557 GGO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V557 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 GGO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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