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W168 UOR

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,072 mi
Last recorded74,072 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 UOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 74,072 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake discs rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2012 74,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake discs rusty

wipers split

Fail 17 Feb 2011 69,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all discs rusty

both rear tyres getting low

some play in rack ends

Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

all discs rusty

both rear tyres getting low

some play in rack ends

Pass 18 May 2010 63,107 miles

Coolant leak

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)

offside Track rod ball joint has excessive play at joint with steering rack

Fail 18 May 2010 63,107 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

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)

offside Track rod ball joint has excessive play at joint with steering rack

Pass 27 May 2009 54,335 miles

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 26 May 2009 54,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 22 May 2008 48,414 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 48,414 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 41,438 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 41,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake discs scored and pitted.

Both rear brake discs scored and pitted.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2006 32,850 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2005 24,212 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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W168 UOR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W168 UOR, 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 W168 UOR registered?

W168 UOR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W168 UOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W168 UOR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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