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V898 HLF

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,649 mi
Last recorded124,649 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 HLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2018 124,649 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 88,380 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 88,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,593 miles

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON BOTH REAR WHEELS

Pass 10 Jan 2015 62,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,438 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,991 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2012 53,049 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2011 50,417 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has slight damage outside the swept area

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2010 48,504 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,302 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,615 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 38,125 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,731 miles

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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V898 HLF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V898 HLF, 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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V898 HLF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V898 HLF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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