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N15 VAR

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,812 mi
Last recorded102,812 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 VAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 102,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 101,931 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear brake disc's pitted

Fail 29 Oct 2012 101,929 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 15 Nov 2011 97,454 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 93,126 miles

advise rear brake pads worn to minimum depth at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2009 88,744 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 80,840 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 80,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 73,770 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 66,193 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 66,148 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 58,500 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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N15 VAR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N15 VAR, 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 N15 VAR registered?

N15 VAR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is N15 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N15 VAR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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