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V785 DDE

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,629 mi
Last recorded218,629 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 DDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 218,629 miles

Coolant leak slight ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres deteriorated inner edge.

Fail 17 May 2018 218,584 miles

Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak slight ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres deteriorated inner edge.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 209,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

no front anti-roll bar fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 209,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

no front anti-roll bar fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 191,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both hand brake cables slightly sticking but still pulled up

Pass 24 Jul 2015 178,705 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 164,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 134,182 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 134,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 126,409 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 116,911 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

modified suspension fitted to car, no roll bar fitted on front

n/s/f inner c.v. gaiter split

Fail 1 Jul 2011 116,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

modified suspension fitted to car, no roll bar fitted on front

n/s/f inner c.v. gaiter split

Pass 9 Jul 2010 103,652 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,262 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 89,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 81,142 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 81,142 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 71,870 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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V785 DDE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V785 DDE, 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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V785 DDE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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