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V129 LGH

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,164 mi
Last recorded88,164 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 LGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 88,164 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 88,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2010 84,224 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 84,220 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 78,752 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 76,176 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 76,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 71,191 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 71,191 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 62,576 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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V129 LGH is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V129 LGH, 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

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What year was V129 LGH registered?

V129 LGH is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V129 LGH safe to buy?

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