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V972 SAV

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,108 mi
Last recorded164,108 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV972 SAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 164,108 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 164,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 148,532 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 142,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 136,356 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 128,402 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 121,601 miles

Slight play in D/S Steering Rack

Pass 26 Jan 2012 115,211 miles

Air bag warning light illuminated

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 107,297 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 99,816 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 90,795 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTINGS ON STRUTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 18 Jan 2008 80,869 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2008 80,869 miles

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2007 70,775 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 62,321 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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V972 SAV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 V972 SAV, 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 V972 SAV registered?

V972 SAV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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