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T8 DCL

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,082 mi
Last recorded46,082 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 DCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 46,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam / trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 46,082 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam / trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 45,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated , advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam / trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 45,540 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated , advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam / trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 43,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 43,566 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear both tyres perished

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 42,249 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear both tyres perished

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 40,505 miles

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

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

exhaust centre bracket loose, but not likely to come away from its fixing point.

minor oil leak from sump plug.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,606 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyre treads starting to wear uneven and starting to perish and crack

Pass 22 Aug 2014 36,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 35,688 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 34,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated, but system adequately supported

front disc inner surfaces pitted on edges

rear tyre shoulders cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,727 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated, but system adequately supported

front disc inner surfaces pitted on edges

rear tyre shoulders cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 26 Jul 2010 28,300 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,939 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,096 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 21,249 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 18,360 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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T8 DCL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T8 DCL, 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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T8 DCL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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