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V940 LCW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,869 mi
Last recorded103,869 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV940 LCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 103,869 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 98,499 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 98,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 86,862 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 86,860 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,322 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 60,321 miles

Engine & Gearbox oil leaks

N/S/F suspension top mounting worn

N/S/R Axel suspension main bush worn

Fail 13 Sep 2008 60,321 miles

Engine & Gearbox oil leaks

N/S/F suspension top mounting worn

N/S/R Axel suspension main bush worn

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,484 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

airbag light on dash

both rear tyre sidewalls in poor condition

nsf inner wheel arch cover damaged

osf inner wheel arch cover missing

previous repair to osf chassis,not affecting the handling of the vehicle

screen scratched

wipers poor

Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,291 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,663 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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V940 LCW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V940 LCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V940 LCW registered?

V940 LCW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V940 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V940 LCW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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