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W189 DGE

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,865 mi
Last recorded160,865 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 DGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 160,865 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 160,858 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 157,990 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch needs attention

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 157,990 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch needs attention

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 155,612 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cill damage

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged centre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front cill damage

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 155,605 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cill damage

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged centre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front cill damage

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 152,966 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 152,964 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced x 2 (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 151,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tyres side walls cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2017 150,182 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear x 2 tyres side walls cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2017 150,182 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure x 2 (2.5.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated x 2 (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear x 2 tyres side walls cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2016 146,517 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear x 2 tyres side walls cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2015 140,789 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 140,779 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 134,622 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 128,082 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 128,082 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 122,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 116,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 109,023 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 109,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 102,432 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 95,543 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 87,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 81,165 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 73,715 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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W189 DGE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W189 DGE, 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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W189 DGE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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