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V95 DSA

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,757 mi
Last recorded88,757 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV95 DSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 88,757 miles

Exhaust centre hanger missing but system still secure.

Exhaust centre section has a leak from pipe neck.

N/s/r brake pipe/flexi corroded and pitted

Rear back box hanger starting to split.

o/s/r brake pipe/flexi corroded and pitted

Fail 28 Aug 2013 88,757 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust centre hanger missing but exhaust still secure.

Exhaust centre section has a leak from pipe neck.

N/s/r brake pipe/flexi corroded and pitted.

N/s/r brake pipe/flexi not in clip but still secure.

O/s/r brake pipe/flexi corroded and pitted.

Rear back box hanger starting to split.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 88,757 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust centre hanger missing but exhaust still secure.

Exhaust centre section has a leak from pipe neck.

N/s/r brake pipe/flexi corroded and pitted.

N/s/r brake pipe/flexi not in clip but still secure.

O/s/r brake pipe/flexi corroded and pitted.

Rear back box hanger starting to split.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,453 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r handbrake lever not fully returning

power steering hose damp, no visible leaks

Fail 14 Aug 2012 82,453 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r handbrake lever not fully returning

power steering hose damp, no visible leaks

Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,844 miles

offside front bottom ball joint gaitor torn

Fail 11 Aug 2011 76,777 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front bottom ball joint gaitor torn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,782 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes just starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Sep 2010 71,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes just starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Oct 2009 66,206 miles

exhaust centre bracket insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2008 59,079 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 53,043 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 46,506 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES SPLIT AND WORN

Pass 1 Oct 2005 40,337 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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V95 DSA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V95 DSA, 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 V95 DSA registered?

V95 DSA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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