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IHZ 7178

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,932 mi
Last recorded167,932 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIHZ 7178
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 167,932 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 167,932 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 167,898 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 167,897 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 160,187 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 153,027 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 100,529 miles

O/S Front Brake Flexi-Hose is Fouling on Shock Absorber Leg on Full lock

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 100,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S Front Brake Flexi-Hose is Fouling on Shock Absorber Leg When on Full Lock

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

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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IHZ 7178 is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 IHZ 7178, 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 IHZ 7178?

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What year was IHZ 7178 registered?

IHZ 7178 is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is IHZ 7178 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IHZ 7178 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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