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V572 YVV

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

196,229 mi
Last recorded196,229 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV572 YVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 196,229 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 196,225 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt installation anchorage insecure Unable to check anchorage points in boot (10.1 (d))

Seat belt installation causes a seat belt component fitted to a seat to significantly intrude into a gangway and likely to injure a passenger Centre seat belt (10.1 (v))

Seat belt installation causes a seat belt component fitted to a seat to significantly intrude into a gangway and likely to injure a passenger Centre seat belt (10.1 (v))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 167,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 187,558 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill Panel (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 180,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 180,300 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 174,354 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 174,352 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 169,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 169,775 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 160,073 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 160,069 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 160,243 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 160,139 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)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 155,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 154,932 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 150,794 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 150,794 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 142,978 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 142,942 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 136,343 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 129,805 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 129,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 120,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V572 YVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 V572 YVV, 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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V572 YVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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