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Y522 SNA

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,545 mi
Last recorded115,545 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 SNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 115,545 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 133,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 133,791 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016

Nearside Rear brake pipe to hose starting to corrode

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 133,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 133,791 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 133,744 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 130,584 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 124,025 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 2 Dec 2011 124,025 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 27 Nov 2010 118,013 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 110,250 miles

both front tyres on limit

chip in screen

slight play in o/s steering

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 24 Sep 2008 103,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trac control light on

Pass 24 Sep 2008 103,915 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trac control light on

Pass 26 Oct 2007 95,791 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 82,472 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 82,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

r/pads low

Pass 5 Sep 2005 74,126 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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Y522 SNA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y522 SNA, 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 Y522 SNA registered?

Y522 SNA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y522 SNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y522 SNA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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