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H17 RJY

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,578 mi
Last recorded163,578 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 RJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 163,578 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 158,336 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 153,507 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 150,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 146,907 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 143,081 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 138,807 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 135,442 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 131,461 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 127,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced frosted lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced frosted lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 121,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 117,224 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 114,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 103,767 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 95,123 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 84,609 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 76,842 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 66,556 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,746 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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H17 RJY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RJY, 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 H17 RJY registered?

H17 RJY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is H17 RJY safe to buy?

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