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GIL 1168

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,538 mi
Last recorded70,538 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 1168
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 70,538 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 70,056 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 69,560 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 69,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,060 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 68,334 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 68,334 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,825 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 67,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,813 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,608 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 64,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 63,779 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,631 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 61,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,717 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 60,717 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,797 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 59,797 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,830 miles

advise all four brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,585 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,351 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 55,196 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,865 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 53,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 51,028 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 49,357 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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GIL 1168 is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GIL 1168, 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

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What year was GIL 1168 registered?

GIL 1168 is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is GIL 1168 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 1168 shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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