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V145 ESL

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,256 mi
Last recorded77,256 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV145 ESL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,256 miles

Offside Front brake disc starting to corrode

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

rear discs corroded

very slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 7 Sep 2017 69,589 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 69,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 59,241 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,249 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,406 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,745 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,652 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,329 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 42,221 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,892 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 40,891 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,875 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 38,784 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,249 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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V145 ESL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 V145 ESL, 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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What year was V145 ESL registered?

V145 ESL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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