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V453 EJT

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,571 mi
Last recorded43,571 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 EJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 43,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking on walls

crack at bottom of offside windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2014 43,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking on walls

crack at bottom of offside windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2013 38,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips on windscreen

rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 13 Nov 2012 35,256 miles

Coolant level lamp on

Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,492 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 34,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 33,663 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 32,204 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,926 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 27,195 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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V453 EJT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V453 EJT, 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 V453 EJT registered?

V453 EJT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V453 EJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V453 EJT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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