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H18 NGY

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,174 mi
Last recorded130,174 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 NGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 130,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 Y (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 129,615 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON DASH

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 225/40/18 92Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 225/40/18 92Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 122,459 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 92,071 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 92,069 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 88,020 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,327 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear hand brake slightly low effort

Pass 22 Jan 2010 74,509 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 74,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,391 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)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 67,335 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 61,812 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 61,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 61,204 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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H18 NGY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H18 NGY, 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 H18 NGY registered?

H18 NGY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is H18 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 NGY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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