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W152 VDF

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,839 mi
Last recorded168,839 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 168,839 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 168,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 155,335 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 155,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2014 152,702 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 152,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 150,619 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 150,617 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 148,890 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/r disc rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2011 145,445 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 145,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 142,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 142,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 140,353 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S+O/S/F HEADLAMPS FADED BUT NOT AFFECTING HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE OR LIGHT OUTPUT.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 132,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 118,064 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 118,064 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 101,795 miles

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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W152 VDF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W152 VDF, 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 W152 VDF registered?

W152 VDF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W152 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W152 VDF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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