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V778 SJO

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,244 mi
Last recorded90,244 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,244 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 90,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 84,228 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,341 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 62,894 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 55,136 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 55,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 48,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 32,966 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 32,966 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,893 miles

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

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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V778 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V778 SJO, 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 V778 SJO registered?

V778 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V778 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V778 SJO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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