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W157 GFC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,775 mi
Last recorded127,775 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 GFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 127,775 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 110,985 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 106,447 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 101,313 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 101,313 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 97,629 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 91,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 91,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 81,838 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 81,836 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 75,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,814 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 64,719 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 54,347 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,767 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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W157 GFC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W157 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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What year was W157 GFC registered?

W157 GFC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W157 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 GFC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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