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V662 UVY

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,554 mi
Last recorded126,554 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV662 UVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 126,554 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 126,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 119,591 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2014 113,429 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 113,427 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 101,670 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 101,382 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jan 2012 89,393 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 89,393 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 Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 76,596 miles

DEFECT ON FRONT NUMBER PLATE , RECOMEND NEW ONE

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,596 miles

DEFECT ON FRONT NUMBER PLATE , RECOMEND NEW ONE

Fail 15 Jan 2010 65,985 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO WEAR MARKERS ( 205/55/R16 91V )

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,985 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO WEAR MARKERS ( 205/55/R16 91V )

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,545 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 61,545 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,655 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 57,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 56,901 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,607 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 48,700 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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V662 UVY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol 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 V662 UVY, 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 V662 UVY registered?

V662 UVY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V662 UVY safe to buy?

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