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V596 YVV

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,826 mi
Last recorded209,826 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 YVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 209,826 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 198,791 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 198,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 189,378 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 158,197 miles

both side front tyres wearing on edges

near side rear tyre out of shape slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2005 136,557 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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V596 YVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V596 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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What year was V596 YVV registered?

V596 YVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V596 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V596 YVV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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