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V125 SJO

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,058 mi
Last recorded164,058 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV125 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 164,058 miles

Front Tyre(S) worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 151,679 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 151,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 May 2017 145,635 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)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 May 2017 145,630 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring broken Both (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 138,735 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 138,734 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 128,928 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 119,690 miles

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

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

exhaust has slight corrosion at cat weld

Pass 1 May 2013 109,280 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 99,778 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 May 2011 90,091 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 90,091 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,467 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 79,462 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,910 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 69,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 62,829 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 62,815 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,057 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 42,535 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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V125 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V125 SJO, 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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V125 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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