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R88 ORA

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

253,915 mi
Last recorded253,915 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 ORA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2019 253,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 243,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps poor beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 243,156 miles

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps poor beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 233,832 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 233,832 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 218,295 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 199,945 miles

crack to screen however not afdfecting drivers view of the road at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2014 193,102 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 193,102 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 188,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 183,463 miles

n/side front lower arm rear bush split

o/side rear tyre tread low

Pass 7 Jan 2011 167,815 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)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Jan 2010 153,191 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 141,885 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 130,353 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tracking

Pass 24 Jan 2007 114,751 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 105,923 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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R88 ORA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R88 ORA, 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 R88 ORA registered?

R88 ORA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is R88 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 ORA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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