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W172 NWA

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,867 mi
Last recorded120,867 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 NWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 120,867 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 115,400 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 109,999 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 103,443 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 103,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 94,855 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,881 miles

Both front sills bent.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Cut O/S/R tyre sidewall.

N/S/F wheel arch liner missing.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear bump stops worn out.

Split in N/S/R tyre sidewall.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 80,881 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both front sills bent.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Cut O/S/R tyre sidewall.

Front brake discs worn uneven.

N/S/F wheel arch liner missing.

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bump stops worn out.

Split in N/S/R tyre sidewall.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 74,591 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,887 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 65,887 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,111 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 59,094 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 51,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 51,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,707 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in tyre

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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W172 NWA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W172 NWA, 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 W172 NWA registered?

W172 NWA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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