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L5 HBK

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,714 mi
Last recorded180,714 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 HBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2008 180,714 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 180,714 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 173,031 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 156,875 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 156,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf drive shaft gaitor leaking †nsr shock leaking

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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L5 HBK is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 L5 HBK, 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 L5 HBK registered?

L5 HBK is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is L5 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 HBK 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 L5 HBK have outstanding finance?

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