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V590 SEG

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,572 mi
Last recorded102,572 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 SEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 102,572 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 102,572 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 96,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 89,403 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,501 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 85,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,646 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,874 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,388 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,411 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,942 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,189 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 52,189 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 52,112 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Both front drive shafts inner boots leaking .

Nearside rear tyre low pressure.

Offside rear tyre on wear bars .

Pass 20 Oct 2007 45,843 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,217 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 34,212 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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V590 SEG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V590 SEG, 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 V590 SEG registered?

V590 SEG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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