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V722 TJO

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,408 mi
Last recorded123,408 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV722 TJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 123,408 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak Slight ()

Vehicle is too low for roller brake test

Fail 24 Mar 2017 123,407 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak Slight ()

Vehicle is too low for roller brake test

Fail 3 Mar 2017 123,018 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened Nut (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brake hoses covered with an insulation

Both head lights light output is slightly reduced

Both sides sill covers fitted

Brake roller test not carried out due to near side front wheel locks up(used a decelerometer

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And rear (7.1.2)

Exhaust joint bracket broken and has a slight leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Off side and near sides front suspension modified

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

Offside Front inner sill damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension modified

Pass 19 Mar 2016 119,418 miles

oil leaking from sump

Fail 19 Mar 2016 119,418 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

oil leaking from sump

Pass 19 Mar 2015 111,136 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 111,136 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 102,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 102,661 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 99,656 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 99,656 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 93,491 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 93,490 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 81,950 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 70,705 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,290 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,015 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,115 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 42,162 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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V722 TJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V722 TJO, 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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V722 TJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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