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V718 EBA

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,013 mi
Last recorded174,013 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV718 EBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 174,013 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 164,860 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 154,809 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 154,794 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 143,998 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 143,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 134,489 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 128,441 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2007 119,003 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 118,773 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 108,928 miles

Steering rack becoming worn

Pass 21 Nov 2005 99,441 miles

Rear tyre tread depths low (n/s/r/ 2mm, o/s/r/ 1.6mm)

Fail 21 Nov 2005 99,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyre tread depths low (n/s/r/ 2mm, o/s/r/ 1.6mm)

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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V718 EBA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V718 EBA, 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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V718 EBA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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