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W118 UAG

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,257 mi
Last recorded183,257 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 UAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 183,257 miles

all brake discs worn or pitted but not seriously weakened

Fail 24 Aug 2017 183,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle all brake discs worn or pitted but not seriously weakened (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing area (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 177,762 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 163,172 miles

CENTRE SEAT BELT LOCK COVER MISSING

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S STEERING ARM INNER JOINT

Fail 6 Nov 2015 163,172 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release MISSING (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CENTRE SEAT BELT LOCK COVER MISSING

O/S/R SEAT BELT LOCK COVER MISSING

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S STEERING ARM INNER JOINT

Pass 11 Feb 2014 153,890 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 148,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 138,335 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 131,480 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 125,699 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 120,601 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 113,967 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 113,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 96,222 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 76,145 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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W118 UAG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W118 UAG, 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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W118 UAG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 May 2000.

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