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W197 DOE

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

178,561 mi
Last recorded178,561 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 DOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 178,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 178,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front brakes just inside maximum imbalance limit 23%

noise from auxillary drive belt area

Pass 7 Jun 2018 169,576 miles

Exhaust system has a slight fracture

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 169,557 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system has a slight fracture

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 160,973 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 29 Mar 2017 160,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 29 Mar 2016 152,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 144,640 miles

NSR tyre slightly out of shape

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

rear brake pipes coroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 144,640 miles

NSR tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake pipes coroded

Pass 21 May 2014 139,563 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 139,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 135,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 135,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2012 132,591 miles

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

air bag lamp indicating fault

Fail 17 May 2012 132,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag lamp indicating fault

Pass 5 May 2011 126,312 miles

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

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

air bag light on

both headlights tarnished

Fail 4 May 2011 126,312 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light on

both headlights tarnished

Pass 27 May 2010 119,602 miles

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

airbag warning light illuminated

oil leak from engine (possibly lower turbo pipe)

Fail 27 May 2010 119,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

airbag warning light illuminated

oil leak from engine (possibly lower turbo pipe)

Pass 26 May 2009 105,521 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)

Oil leak

air bag warning light illuminated

Fail 26 May 2009 105,521 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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)

Oil leak

air bag warning light illuminated

Pass 29 May 2008 91,182 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 91,182 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 83,608 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 75,298 miles

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

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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W197 DOE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 W197 DOE, 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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W197 DOE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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