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V842 OTW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,419 mi
Last recorded88,419 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 OTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,419 miles

nearside front steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 25 Oct 2014 83,979 miles

Small amount of play in nearside of steering rack.

Small amount of play in offside of steering rack.

Suspect fault developing on offside handbrake caliper.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 81,429 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to minimum legal limit of 1.6mm on inside.

Small amount of play in nearside of steering rack.

Suspect fault developing on handbrake.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 77,315 miles

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly and low on inside edge.

Small amount of play in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 77,315 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly and low on inside edge.

Small amount of play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,542 miles

Offside front tyre worn unevenly and low.

Small amount of play in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 73,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front tyre worn unevenly and low.

Small amount of play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 70,530 miles

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly and low on outside edges.

Small amount of lift at top of nearside front suspension leg.

Small amount of lift at top of offside front suspension leg.

Small amount of play in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 67,230 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rubber fuel pipe before fuel filter showing signs of ageing.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,230 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rubber fuel pipe before fuel filter showing signs of ageing.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 63,717 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 63,717 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 58,821 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 53,713 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 48,160 miles

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

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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V842 OTW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V842 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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What year was V842 OTW registered?

V842 OTW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V842 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V842 OTW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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