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V597 ETN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,140 mi
Last recorded101,140 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 ETN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 101,140 miles

nsr and osr axle bushes worn

nsr and osr discs pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 95,005 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr axle bush worn

Fail 22 Apr 2010 94,872 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr axle bush worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 86,523 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle bushes slighly worn

Fail 28 Apr 2009 86,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle bushes slighly worn

Pass 7 Feb 2008 73,799 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 73,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 62,942 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 51,437 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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V597 ETN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V597 ETN, 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 V597 ETN registered?

V597 ETN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V597 ETN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V597 ETN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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