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H12 ALA

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,257 mi
Last recorded49,257 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 ALA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 49,257 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 44,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 44,174 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 37,347 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 37,347 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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H12 ALA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H12 ALA, 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 H12 ALA?

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What year was H12 ALA registered?

H12 ALA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is H12 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 ALA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H12 ALA have outstanding finance?

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