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W159 GFC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,359 mi
Last recorded193,359 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 GFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 193,359 miles

Different size tyres/wheels front to rear.

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 193,359 miles

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

Different size tyres/wheels front to rear.

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 193,338 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 193,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked screen (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 179,317 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 171,299 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 162,233 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 150,558 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag light on

rear brake discs starting to wear thin and are corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 140,700 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 130,627 miles

Airbag light on

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 3 Mar 2010 126,373 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 112,864 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 98,374 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 98,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 83,911 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 70,649 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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W159 GFC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W159 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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W159 GFC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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