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V513 LHS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,666 mi
Last recorded80,666 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV513 LHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 80,666 miles

both outer handbrake cables poor

Pass 27 Dec 2007 71,816 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 63,658 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 63,494 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 54,904 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 54,904 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 54,904 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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V513 LHS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V513 LHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V513 LHS?

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What year was V513 LHS registered?

V513 LHS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V513 LHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V513 LHS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V513 LHS have outstanding finance?

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