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W193 OCA

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,522 mi
Last recorded189,522 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW193 OCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 189,522 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 189,522 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 179,486 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 169,592 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 160,417 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 160,417 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 20 Jun 2013 149,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

brake warning lamp on at dash

Fail 19 Jun 2013 149,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

brake warning lamp on at dash

Pass 9 Jun 2012 127,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 106,455 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,919 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,968 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,926 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,726 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken / exhaust still secure

wishbone bushes splitting slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2006 35,927 miles

Front Nearside Tyre Low Tread

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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W193 OCA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W193 OCA, 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 W193 OCA registered?

W193 OCA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W193 OCA safe to buy?

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