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V978 VBW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,590 mi
Last recorded84,590 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 VBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 84,590 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 81,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting for rear beam (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 77,477 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 75,076 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 75,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,473 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 72,473 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 68,264 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,151 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 64,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,765 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 52,840 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 52,813 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,379 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,780 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 43,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,580 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 32,637 miles

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

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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V978 VBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V978 VBW, 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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V978 VBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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