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V291 GAT

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,105 mi
Last recorded167,105 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 GAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 167,105 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 167,105 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 160,876 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 152,929 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 152,929 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2008 144,655 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 136,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 115,219 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen wipers smeary †n/s/r axel mount bush worn

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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V291 GAT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V291 GAT, 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 V291 GAT registered?

V291 GAT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V291 GAT safe to buy?

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