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Y497 PSP

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

96,738 mi
Last recorded96,738 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 PSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,738 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 95,014 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 93,299 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,781 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 84,758 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,806 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,255 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,535 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,709 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,918 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,099 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,227 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 53,227 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,684 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,538 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,051 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 27,633 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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Y497 PSP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y497 PSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y497 PSP?

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What year was Y497 PSP registered?

Y497 PSP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y497 PSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y497 PSP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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