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W165 GFC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,575 mi
Last recorded184,575 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 GFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 184,575 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 175,702 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 167,418 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 156,665 miles

advise rear axle bushs worn

Fail 14 Jul 2009 156,627 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 145,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 135,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 127,251 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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W165 GFC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W165 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W165 GFC registered?

W165 GFC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W165 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W165 GFC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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