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V857 SJO

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,523 mi
Last recorded144,523 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 144,523 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2015 130,656 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 125,692 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2013 125,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2012 113,373 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 99,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 93,569 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 86,757 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 86,757 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 81,277 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 81,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 75,426 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 68,956 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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V857 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V857 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 V857 SJO registered?

V857 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V857 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V857 SJO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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