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R9 RVR

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

211,102 mi
Last recorded211,102 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 RVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 211,102 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 211,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 190,960 miles

exhurst slight blow

oil leak

play in wheels

rear disc worn

Fail 31 May 2012 190,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhurst slight blow

oil leak

play in wheels

rear disc worn

Pass 1 Jun 2011 166,464 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn alightly from corner

Driver mirror slightly crack no affact view back

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temperature high when fast idle

Fail 24 May 2011 165,829 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)

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip worn alightly from corner

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

O/S front plastic outer bumper loose from clip-insecure

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Temperature high when fast idle

Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 137,763 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 115,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 115,589 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 96,924 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 85,329 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 73,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 73,080 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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R9 RVR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R9 RVR, 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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R9 RVR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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