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V840 SJO

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,268 mi
Last recorded107,268 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,268 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2016 107,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 102,997 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 98,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 96,541 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 93,801 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 1 Aug 2011 88,280 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 88,273 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,171 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 66,754 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,372 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,754 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 44,057 miles

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

n/s reair tyre side wall wather cracks

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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V840 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V840 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 V840 SJO registered?

V840 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 February 2000.

Is V840 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V840 SJO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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