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W161 GFC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,700 mi
Last recorded174,700 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 GFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 174,700 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 162,112 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 143,086 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside steering arm inner joint worn

rear no plate in poor condition

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2012 138,878 miles

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

offside windscreen chipped

rear no plate in poor condition - just acceptable - recommend replacement

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2011 128,692 miles

front number plate damaged.

nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate in poor condition.

slight play in steering column.

undertray fitted.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 128,674 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged.

nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

rear number plate in poor condition.

slight play in steering column.

undertray fitted.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 119,696 miles

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

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

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

offside windscreen chipped

rear no plate in poor condition

slight freeplay in both steering arm inner joints

Pass 1 Apr 2009 111,200 miles

chip in zone a of windscreen just acceptable.

play in rear axel mounting bushes just acceptable recommend replacement.

slight play in nearside steering rack.

slight play in steering column.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 111,189 miles

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

chip in zone a of windscreen just acceptable.

slight play in nearside steering rack.

slight play in steering column.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 100,545 miles

chip[s] in windscreen.

temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting just acceptable.

very slight plaqy in steering column.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 90,475 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 69,190 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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W161 GFC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W161 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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W161 GFC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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