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V5 TJC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

48,710 mi
Last recorded48,710 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 TJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 48,710 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 48,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 47,922 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 47,922 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 47,326 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 46,581 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 46,143 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 45,957 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 45,661 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 45,318 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,913 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,347 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 43,412 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 42,280 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,219 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 40,161 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 39,313 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,724 miles

Both rear axle beam bushes bonding broken and deteriorated. Recomend these are replaced

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 37,724 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both rear axle beam bushes bonding broken and deteriorated. Recomend these are replaced

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,230 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damp around fuel filter

Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,338 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust emissions on max limit for fast idle

Pass 8 Dec 2006 28,659 miles

Both front brake have a very small amount of corrosion on inside face

Rear number plate starting to delaminate slighty

Pass 8 Dec 2005 25,038 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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V5 TJC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V5 TJC, 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 V5 TJC registered?

V5 TJC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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