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V762 OAN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,934 mi
Last recorded144,934 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV762 OAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 144,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 144,885 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 137,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 137,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 137,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.52 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 132,700 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod and track rod end has slight play in both parts

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear adult seat belts

Pass 5 Jan 2016 129,280 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 129,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 123,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 186,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 181,676 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 166,539 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2010 157,975 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 157,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 150,287 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 150,014 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 89,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 89,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 81,260 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 81,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 72,717 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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V762 OAN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V762 OAN, 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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V762 OAN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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