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V705 HLF

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,794 mi
Last recorded86,794 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV705 HLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2013 86,794 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,794 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,066 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 84,066 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 80,877 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 79,076 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 79,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 76,136 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 76,136 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 72,377 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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V705 HLF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V705 HLF, 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 V705 HLF registered?

V705 HLF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V705 HLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V705 HLF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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