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V313 SJO

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

219,402 mi
Last recorded219,402 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV313 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 219,402 miles

oil leak

play in suspension

wipers poor

Fail 27 Jun 2017 219,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 213,414 miles

Both front Tyres wearing low

Oil leak ()

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Jun 2016 213,414 miles

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

Both front Tyres wearing low

Oil leak ()

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jun 2015 207,830 miles

coil springs rusty

slight play in suspension

Pass 24 May 2014 194,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2014 194,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 180,991 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 180,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 173,423 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 173,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 157,492 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 157,471 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

offside front door window not working

Fail 1 Jun 2010 137,131 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2.5mm

Pass 1 Jun 2010 137,131 miles

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2.5mm

Pass 5 Jun 2009 118,379 miles

both front & nearside rear tyre approx 3mm tread

Fail 4 Jun 2009 118,377 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front & nearside rear tyre approx 3mm tread

offside rear disc blue ,has been binding but not at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2008 102,944 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 93,096 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 93,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 79,967 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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V313 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V313 SJO, 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 V313 SJO registered?

V313 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V313 SJO safe to buy?

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