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V825 OTW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,579 mi
Last recorded187,579 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV825 OTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 187,579 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2011 187,579 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2010 177,305 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 177,271 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 169,952 miles

cat breaking up

lift in top strut mounts

offside front disc worn

offside mirror casing broken

oil leaks

play in steering rack inner joints

rear discs worn

rear number plate delaminated

Fail 30 Jul 2009 169,952 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside mirror casing broken

oil leaks

rear discs worn

rear number plate delaminated

cat breaking up

lift in top strut mounts

offside front disc worn

Pass 7 Dec 2007 143,716 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 143,622 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake Pads Low Rear Brake Pads VERY Low

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 120,270 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 98,901 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on edges. both front inner wing covers insecure.

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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V825 OTW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V825 OTW, 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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V825 OTW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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