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V815 MDP

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

156,406 mi
Last recorded156,406 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV815 MDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 156,406 miles

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 156,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 8 Sep 2012 145,997 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 132,252 miles

Air bag lamp illuminated

Rear number plate deteriorating-advise changing ASAP

Fail 22 Aug 2011 132,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Air bag lamp illuminated

Rear number plate deteriorating-advise changing ASAP

Pass 20 Aug 2010 124,814 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

lift in o/s and n/s front suspension strut top mountings

o/s front seat belt webbing started to fluff/fray

rear number plate started to deteriorate

small cut in o/s rear seat belt webbing

Fail 20 Aug 2010 124,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

lift in o/s and n/s front suspension strut top mountings

o/s front seat belt webbing started to fluff/fray

rear number plate started to deteriorate

small cut in o/s rear seat belt webbing

Pass 22 Aug 2009 117,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

movement in o/s and n/s front strut top mountings when vehicle is jacked up

slight play detected at o/s and n/s front wheels

small cut in o/s rear seat belt webbing!!

Fail 22 Aug 2009 117,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

movement in o/s and n/s front strut top mountings when vehicle is jacked up

slight play detected at o/s and n/s front wheels

small cut in o/s rear seat belt webbing!!

Pass 20 Aug 2008 109,625 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 109,625 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 102,138 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 102,138 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 94,205 miles

advise. wear in os and n/s rear axle mounting bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2005 83,873 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 22 Aug 2005 83,873 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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V815 MDP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V815 MDP, 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 V815 MDP registered?

V815 MDP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V815 MDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V815 MDP shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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