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W186 RGJ

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,393 mi
Last recorded145,393 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW186 RGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 145,393 miles

offside rear brake pads becoming worn

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front pads becoming worn

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 145,392 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front pads becoming worn

offside rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 3 Sep 2019 142,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake flexi ferrels corroded.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 142,056 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake flexi ferrels corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 139,379 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 139,378 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating brake pedal creeping to floor with and without vac (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 135,304 miles

Nearside outer sill becoming corroded.

Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack.

Fail 19 Jul 2017 135,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer sill becoming corroded.

Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Offside front tyre at legal limits.

Slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 130,316 miles

1. Head lamp beam patterns becoming dull.

2. Front flexi brake hoses becoming perished.

3. Offside front drop link bush becoming worn.

4. Slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack.

5. Offside front tyre near legal limits.

6. Nearside outer sill becoming corroded.

7. Nearside rear brake binding.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 130,315 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. Head lamp beam patterns becoming dull.

2. Front flexi brake hoses becoming perished.

3. Offside front drop link bush becoming worn.

4. Slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack.

5. Offside front tyre near legal limits.

6. Nearside outer sill becoming corroded.

7. Nearside rear brake binding.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 122,446 miles

1.slight play in near side and off side of steering rack 2.near side rear steel brake pipe becomming corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2015 122,445 miles

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

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

1.slight play in near side and off side of steering rack 2.near side rear steel brake pipe becomming corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 114,062 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 114,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 105,459 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 105,459 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 98,268 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear axle beam bushes have slight play

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 98,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear axle beam bushes have slight play

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 92,711 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 86,929 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 81,074 miles

n/s wiper starting too split

Fail 26 Jun 2009 80,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper starting too split

Pass 20 Jun 2008 74,507 miles

front brake discs corroded, rear brake pads low.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 70,465 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 65,064 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 65,064 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 57,592 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 57,592 miles

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

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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W186 RGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 W186 RGJ, 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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W186 RGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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