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V609 GGE

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,528 mi
Last recorded97,528 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV609 GGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,528 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 97,528 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,156 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,715 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 82,797 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 77,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 77,329 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 72,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 72,759 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 62,640 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 62,635 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres have possible punctures

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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V609 GGE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V609 GGE, 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 V609 GGE registered?

V609 GGE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 February 2000.

Is V609 GGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V609 GGE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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