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W152 GFC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,319 mi
Last recorded181,319 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW152 GFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 181,319 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced silver faded (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced silver faded (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage wet around pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 179,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% NSF 244KG. OSF 405KG. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output POLISH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 179,406 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% NSF 244KG. OSF 405KG. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output POLISH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 172,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 172,561 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen polish lenses (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure marked yellow... (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 158,260 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT SNAPPED

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 139,788 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 125,780 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 125,780 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise o/s/r wheel slight bind

Fail 21 Aug 2015 125,780 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise o/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 29 Apr 2014 107,459 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 94,416 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 85,738 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 79,736 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and pitted.

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 74,139 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 66,289 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2008 59,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2007 52,513 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 44,107 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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W152 GFC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W152 GFC, 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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W152 GFC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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