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W119 PJM

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

168,865 mi
Last recorded168,865 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW119 PJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 168,865 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s,o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated (marginal pass)

n/s/f/ tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Nov 2012 168,865 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s,o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated (marginal pass)

n/s/f/ tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 149,320 miles

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

offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 5 Jul 2011 149,320 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2010 138,677 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 138,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 129,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 117,198 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

baby seat fitted to rear

chips in screen

n/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on limits

slight play steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2008 117,198 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

baby seat fitted to rear

chips in screen

n/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on limits

slight play steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2007 104,504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 104,504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 92,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 92,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 78,685 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 78,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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W119 PJM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W119 PJM, 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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W119 PJM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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