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Y249 PAU

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,579 mi
Last recorded102,579 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 PAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2012 102,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 102,579 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 88,702 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,412 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 76,309 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 76,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,508 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 47,016 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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Y249 PAU is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y249 PAU, 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 Y249 PAU registered?

Y249 PAU is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y249 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y249 PAU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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