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W196 RCU

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,028 mi
Last recorded138,028 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 RCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 138,028 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 132,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

exhaust centre box bracket broken

slight play o/s steering rack arm

Fail 3 Feb 2014 132,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

exhaust centre box bracket broken

slight play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 27 Feb 2013 126,024 miles

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

centre exhaust box mounting snapped

Fail 26 Feb 2013 126,024 miles

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

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

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

advise front wipers smearing

centre exhaust box mounting snapped

Pass 21 Feb 2012 119,812 miles

centre exhaust box mounting insecure

front wipers smearing

osf top strut mount has slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2011 112,401 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 16 Feb 2010 103,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

O/S/R tyre is badly perished on outer sidewall.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 93,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

wipers smearing

Pass 13 Feb 2008 85,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 85,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 74,324 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 66,469 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

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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W196 RCU is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W196 RCU, 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 W196 RCU registered?

W196 RCU is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W196 RCU safe to buy?

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