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W167 VGF

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,862 mi
Last recorded88,862 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW167 VGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,862 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 88,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,520 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,705 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,884 miles

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

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

exhaust centre support brkt weld broken

Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,573 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 81,573 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,019 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,141 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 73,391 miles

N\S\F inner CV joint gaitor insecure

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

Pass 6 May 2009 70,404 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,623 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 61,804 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 55,509 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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W167 VGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W167 VGF, 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 W167 VGF registered?

W167 VGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W167 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W167 VGF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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