MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Slight play in D/S Steering Rack
Air bag warning light illuminated
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
slight play in offside of steering rack
both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
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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.
Is V972 SAV safe to buy?
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