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V284 OJW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,581 mi
Last recorded93,581 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV284 OJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 93,581 miles

O/S/R AXLE BUSH DETERATED AND HAS SLIGHT PLAY

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 5 Feb 2011 93,581 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/R AXLE BUSH DETERATED AND HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 82,498 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 82,498 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 70,066 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 69,832 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/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 Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 57,065 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 57,065 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 45,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 45,534 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,195 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 41,195 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V284 OJW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V284 OJW, 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 V284 OJW registered?

V284 OJW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V284 OJW safe to buy?

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