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V296 UUA

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,121 mi
Last recorded177,121 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 UUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 177,121 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 177,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 154,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

airbag light on

Fail 18 Sep 2012 154,410 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

airbag light on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 147,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 147,593 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 138,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 138,192 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 130,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 130,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 121,904 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 121,904 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 113,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 113,106 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 104,347 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 16 Mar 2006 104,347 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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V296 UUA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V296 UUA, 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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V296 UUA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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