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V602 ESL

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,717 mi
Last recorded153,717 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV602 ESL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 153,717 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 155,717 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 151,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 146,365 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 142,748 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 139,373 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 132,999 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 128,904 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 128,904 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 113,055 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 113,055 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 103,959 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 97,515 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2006 87,964 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2006 87,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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V602 ESL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V602 ESL, 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

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What year was V602 ESL registered?

V602 ESL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is V602 ESL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V602 ESL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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