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S28 EGG

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,321 mi
Last recorded147,321 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 EGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 147,321 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 147,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 139,492 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

co% high..

n /s/f lower wishbone bush worn..

n/s/f tyre bald..

o/s/f top suspension mount worn/play..

o/s/r tyre on limit..

wipers weak clearing screen..

Pass 17 Nov 2011 122,953 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 122,953 miles

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

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

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

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 107,025 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are wearing

front brake discs and pads are worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 104,897 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 104,897 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 98,914 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 98,914 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 91,289 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 91,097 miles

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

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

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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S28 EGG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S28 EGG, 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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S28 EGG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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