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R51 VHK

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,353 mi
Last recorded189,353 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 VHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 189,353 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 171,870 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 155,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 144,239 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 144,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 125,526 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 125,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 100,490 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 82,832 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,534 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 66,016 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 66,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 62,010 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 56,999 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,673 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

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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R51 VHK is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R51 VHK, 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 R51 VHK registered?

R51 VHK is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is R51 VHK safe to buy?

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