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X86 YAU

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,028 mi
Last recorded114,028 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX86 YAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 114,028 miles

oil leak from under engine compartment

Fail 15 Aug 2018 114,028 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lambda sensor wires insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 110,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside lower engine cover damaged and insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2016 107,022 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 103,082 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 98,907 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Sep 2014 98,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2013 93,474 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 93,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,479 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 80,943 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 80,857 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 75,141 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 70,353 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,279 miles

Slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,379 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,202 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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X86 YAU is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X86 YAU, 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 X86 YAU registered?

X86 YAU is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X86 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X86 YAU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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