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V942 PHK

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

210,230 mi
Last recorded210,230 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV942 PHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 210,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 205,429 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 198,564 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 189,640 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 179,967 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 168,909 miles

all brake discs deteriorated and the rear pads are worn thin

some play in the inner rack joints

some play in the o/s/f drop link

the exhaust is very deteriorated and starting to leak

the lower suspension bushes are deteriorated

the tip of the o/s/f suspension spring is cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2014 168,909 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all brake discs deteriorated and the rear pads are worn thin

some play in the inner rack joints

some play in the o/s/f drop link

the exhaust is very deteriorated and starting to leak

the lower suspension bushes are deteriorated

the tip of the o/s/f suspension spring is cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2013 151,969 miles

all tyres worn close to thelegal limit

the n/s/f anti roll bar link is worn

Pass 13 Jan 2012 132,564 miles

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2012 132,429 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust missing a clamp

rear brakes tight

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2011 114,359 miles

front tyres worn to 2.5mm

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2010 100,013 miles

the rear suspension bushes are worn

Fail 15 Jan 2010 100,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

the rear suspension bushes are worn

Pass 13 Jan 2009 86,878 miles

the emmissions were very high and there could be a lambda sensor fault

the rear trailing arm bushes are quite worn

Pass 18 Jan 2008 74,484 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 64,321 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 55,235 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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V942 PHK is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V942 PHK, 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 V942 PHK registered?

V942 PHK is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V942 PHK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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