CarVerify

Free Car Check

V126 SJO

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

129,172 mi
Last recorded129,172 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 129,172 miles

both the front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming unbonded

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2024 129,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both the front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming unbonded

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2023 127,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner anti roll bar saddle bush becoming worn

Fail 16 Aug 2023 127,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner anti roll bar saddle bush becoming worn

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 125,266 miles

rear metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2021 123,328 miles

both the front brake discs are corroded

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes are corroded

wear in both the front anti-roll bar links

Fail 17 Aug 2021 123,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

both the front brake discs are corroded

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes are corroded

wear in both the front anti-roll bar links

Pass 20 Aug 2020 122,275 miles

nearside and offside front brake hoses are becoming perished

nearside rear tyre wearing thin and out of shape on the inner shoulder

Pass 10 Aug 2019 120,764 miles

both the rear brake back plates corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

rear flexible brake hose collars corroded

rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 118,390 miles

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre poor

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 116,641 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.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)

Engine oil low

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

Offside Rear Tyre poor

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 114,456 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 10 Aug 2016 114,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both the front headlights are becoming crazed

both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders and have slight sidewall damage

both the rear handbrake cables are in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2015 111,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre is thin on the inside edge and the outside sidewall is slightly damaged

offside rear tyre is slightly perished and worn thin on the inside edge

Fail 29 Jul 2015 111,981 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs are in poor condition

offside front tyre is thin on the inside edge and the ouside sidewall is slightly damaged

offside rear tyre is slightly perished and worn thin on the inside edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 109,144 miles

front brake discs are badly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 106,597 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 103,841 miles

slight wear in the offside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 13 Aug 2012 103,841 miles

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

slight wear in the offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 23 Aug 2011 100,903 miles

both front headlights are crazed

Pass 27 Aug 2010 96,700 miles

both the front headlight lenses are becoming crazed

both the front tyres are getting abit thin on the inside edges

slight fluid weep on the nearside rear shockabsorber

Fail 26 Aug 2010 96,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both the front headlight lenses are becoming crazed

Pass 14 Aug 2009 90,055 miles

front discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

rear discs are in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2009 90,052 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn thin on the inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2008 85,053 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 85,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 77,890 miles

nearside rear tyre getting thin on the inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2006 72,012 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
Full Volkswagen Bora reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V126 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V126 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V126 SJO?

You can check the full history of V126 SJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V126 SJO registered?

V126 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 February 2000.

Is V126 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V126 SJO shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V126 SJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V126 SJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.