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RN02 AWX

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,880 mi
Last recorded197,880 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 AWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 197,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 197,871 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 189,878 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 177,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2013 167,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

stone chip/not testable area

Fail 17 Dec 2013 167,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

stone chip/not testable area

Pass 7 Dec 2012 156,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f mirror slight crack

Fail 7 Dec 2012 156,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f mirror slight crack

Fail 7 Dec 2011 144,703 miles

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

headlamp glasses in very poor condition,affecting light intensity and beam image

nearside ans offside track rod end dust covers split,will be an MOT failure from the 1st of Jan.

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

offside door mirror glass damaged

rear No plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2011 144,703 miles

headlamp glasses in very poor condition,affecting light intensity and beam image

nearside ans offside track rod end dust covers split,will be an MOT failure from the 1st of Jan.

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

offside door mirror glass damaged

rear No plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2010 132,551 miles

Large stone chip in front screen outside swept area.

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

Nearside front track rod end boot split.

Nearside front tyre Firestone 195/65R15 4-5-4 mm

Nearside rear tyre Pirelli 195/65R15 1.6-4-3 mm

Offside front seat belt fraying.

Offside front tyre Firestone 195/65R15 4-5-4 mm

Offside rear tyre Pirelli 195/65R15 4-4-4 mm

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Under vehicle cover fitted visibilty restricted.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 122,634 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 3 Dec 2009 122,634 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Dec 2008 111,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f/tyre slightly cracking on tread.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 99,544 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 86,487 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 70,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 70,920 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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RN02 AWX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN02 AWX, 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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RN02 AWX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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