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Y654 PAU

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,707 mi
Last recorded97,707 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY654 PAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2018 97,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

head lamps deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2017 94,302 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front wiper blade smearing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,669 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs inner surfaces slight corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2015 86,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs inner surfaces slight corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2014 81,710 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)

offside front anti-roll bar link slight freeplay

Pass 22 Feb 2013 76,800 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,042 miles

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

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,382 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

brake disk condition

Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,935 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,176 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 55,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 49,247 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 43,910 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,226 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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Y654 PAU is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y654 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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Y654 PAU is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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