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V702 MBL

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,377 mi
Last recorded199,377 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV702 MBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 199,377 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 199,377 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 190,466 miles

BONNET PULL SLIGHTLY STIFF

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6MM TREAD NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM TREAD BOTH WEARING INSIDE EDGES BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM TREAD LIGHT CRACKING.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 182,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 182,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 174,850 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 163,917 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 163,916 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 154,224 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 154,224 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 150,387 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 137,956 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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V702 MBL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V702 MBL, 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 V702 MBL registered?

V702 MBL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V702 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V702 MBL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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