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V561 DHO

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,193 mi
Last recorded122,193 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV561 DHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 122,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 122,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 111,877 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 111,877 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 104,779 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 104,779 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 96,507 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK NEARSIDE

Fail 26 Feb 2009 96,507 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK NEARSIDE

Fail 21 Feb 2008 86,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 86,618 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 78,043 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 77,845 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 70,037 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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V561 DHO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V561 DHO, 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 V561 DHO registered?

V561 DHO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V561 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V561 DHO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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