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W172 PLS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,233 mi
Last recorded119,233 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 PLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 119,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s disc corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s wishbone arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s brake pipes corroded and covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 117,412 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 115,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 115,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 112,806 miles

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

Nearside Front slight lift on top mount

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front slight lift on top mount

bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 16 Jan 2019 112,805 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight lift on top mount

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front slight lift on top mount

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 19 Jan 2018 109,562 miles

Nearside Front Slight Lift On Top Suspension Mounting

Nearside Front Slight play in Steering arm

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Slight Lift On Top Suspension Mount

Fail 17 Jan 2018 109,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Slight Lift On Top Suspension Mounting

Nearside Front Slight play in Steering arm

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Slight Lift On Top Suspension Mount

Pass 23 Dec 2016 104,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner tie rod has slight plat

Offside Outer tie rod has slight play

Fail 22 Dec 2016 104,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner tie rod has slight plat

Offside Outer tie rod has slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2016 98,076 miles

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

clutch requires attention

park brake levers stiff when returning will require further attention

Fail 9 Jan 2016 98,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 89,747 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,824 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 80,722 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,145 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,400 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,556 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 48,041 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 41,718 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,935 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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W172 PLS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W172 PLS, 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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W172 PLS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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