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W171 VGF

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

306,654 mi
Last recorded306,654 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 VGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 306,654 miles

Both outer sills are heavily corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 294,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear sill slight rusting

Pass 1 Mar 2021 283,057 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre edge slight wear

offside rear sill edge rusted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 273,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from weld, on cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect from body of damper (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbocharger area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 259,852 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 259,824 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 247,659 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 247,630 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 233,664 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both close to excessive (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 219,635 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 206,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 206,957 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 189,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 188,734 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 170,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 170,630 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 152,969 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 135,110 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 119,622 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 101,743 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 83,948 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 67,234 miles

coolant leaking into o/s chassis rail

small cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2006 42,575 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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W171 VGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W171 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 W171 VGF registered?

W171 VGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 March 2000.

Is W171 VGF safe to buy?

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