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W148 GCW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,366 mi
Last recorded102,366 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 GCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 102,366 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,781 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,666 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,967 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front disc,s worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,110 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 82,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 79,171 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

o/s & n/s rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 11 Sep 2009 79,170 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s & n/s rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2008 76,188 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 73,248 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 69,313 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 69,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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W148 GCW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W148 GCW, 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 W148 GCW registered?

W148 GCW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W148 GCW safe to buy?

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