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V286 XFW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,118 mi
Last recorded134,118 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 XFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 134,118 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 122,852 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 122,852 miles

Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 114,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 114,539 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 106,660 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 106,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 98,691 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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V286 XFW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V286 XFW, 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 V286 XFW registered?

V286 XFW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V286 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V286 XFW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V286 XFW have outstanding finance?

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