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V604 LGW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,855 mi
Last recorded136,855 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV604 LGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 136,855 miles

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

un dertray damaged and loose

Fail 22 Sep 2014 136,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

un dertray damaged and loose

Pass 1 Oct 2013 128,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion front to rear and rear metal brake pipes

nearside rear tyre nail

weak headlight aim patterns

Fail 24 Sep 2013 128,596 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion front to rear and rear metal brake pipes

corrosion rear suspension coil springs

nearside rear tyre nail

weak headlight aim patterns

Pass 18 Sep 2012 119,094 miles

corrosion front to back metal brake pipes

corrosion rear suspension coil spring

nearside rear tyre worn/nail

slight brake bind offside rear wheel

Pass 20 Sep 2011 110,876 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 104,291 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 97,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2008 90,508 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 82,465 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 75,334 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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V604 LGW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 V604 LGW, 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 V604 LGW registered?

V604 LGW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V604 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V604 LGW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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