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V434 MGN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,513 mi
Last recorded108,513 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV434 MGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 108,513 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 108,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 95,864 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 95,864 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT STORK COVER MISSING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT HEAD LAMP PATTEN WEAK

O/S/FRONT C;V;INNER GAITOR SPLIT

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Pass 30 Nov 2010 80,163 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 72,448 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 62,951 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 56,467 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 56,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 18,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 18,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2005 41,428 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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V434 MGN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V434 MGN, 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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V434 MGN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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