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FHZ 8558

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,048 mi
Last recorded133,048 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHZ 8558
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 133,048 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 133,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 125,419 miles

Slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2010 118,467 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to nearside fronr sill

Fail 2 Mar 2010 118,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to nearside fronr sill

Pass 27 Oct 2008 107,648 miles

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

nearside wishbone bush cracked but no play

Fail 27 Oct 2008 107,648 miles

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

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

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

nearside wishbone bush cracked but no play

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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FHZ 8558 is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHZ 8558, 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 FHZ 8558?

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What year was FHZ 8558 registered?

FHZ 8558 is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is FHZ 8558 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHZ 8558 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FHZ 8558 have outstanding finance?

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