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P12 RWN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,920 mi
Last recorded116,920 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 RWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 116,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 112,037 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 112,037 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 109,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 105,685 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 102,353 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 98,362 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 95,941 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,928 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,426 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,598 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,290 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,338 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,466 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,641 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 75,617 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside headlight lens cloudy

Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes binding very slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,015 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2010 68,594 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 64,594 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,465 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 61,465 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 13 Mar 2007 42,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,294 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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P12 RWN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P12 RWN, 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 P12 RWN registered?

P12 RWN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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