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V586 UUA

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,516 mi
Last recorded173,516 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV586 UUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 173,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 161,485 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 161,400 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 149,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

holes on both front wheel arches

Pass 3 Jul 2014 140,532 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 140,521 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system has slight blow from corroded weld on cat.

Pass 20 May 2013 132,995 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 132,995 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 127,084 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 127,084 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 121,247 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2011 121,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 112,681 miles

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

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

tracking wearing inner edge of front tyres

Fail 12 May 2010 112,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tracking wearing inner edge of front tyres

Pass 12 May 2009 105,404 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 105,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 99,334 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 99,334 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2007 94,523 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 87,416 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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V586 UUA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V586 UUA, 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 V586 UUA registered?

V586 UUA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V586 UUA safe to buy?

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