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H17 OTS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Lpg 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,341 mi
Last recorded96,341 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 OTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,341 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

eml light on

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,656 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 84,562 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure inner (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure inner (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed in boot n/s (1.9.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 83,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle has been lowered

Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,652 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 75,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 68,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,288 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 56,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 56,009 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,275 miles

Coolant leak

o/s/f sill to floor damaged.

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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H17 OTS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,792cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H17 OTS, 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 H17 OTS registered?

H17 OTS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is H17 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 OTS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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