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W161 JFC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,199 mi
Last recorded76,199 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 JFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 76,199 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 76,073 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 73,705 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2011 72,957 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,267 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,886 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,278 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 54,705 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 54,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 44,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,109 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 JFC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JFC, 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 W161 JFC registered?

W161 JFC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W161 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 JFC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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