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V530 OWC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,099 mi
Last recorded124,099 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 OWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 124,099 miles

All suspension component has light corrosion.

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 124,037 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension light corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2023 124,017 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 123,863 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 123,660 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,816 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 121,016 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 118,514 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 116,713 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 113,104 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 113,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 107,516 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 100,356 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 95,566 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 95,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 90,370 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 90,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 85,946 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 85,928 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 78,553 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 68,359 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 61,307 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 58,820 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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V530 OWC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V530 OWC, 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 V530 OWC registered?

V530 OWC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V530 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V530 OWC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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