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W196 WGA

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,710 mi
Last recorded136,710 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 WGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 136,710 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 136,704 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 124,320 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 114,378 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,613 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 105,610 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 93,338 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 80,938 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 74,184 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 65,814 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 57,874 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,154 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 42,780 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 42,599 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)

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 WGA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WGA, 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 WGA registered?

W196 WGA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W196 WGA safe to buy?

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