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W198 GPS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,192 mi
Last recorded84,192 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 GPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2008 84,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heatshield above exhaust insecure

n/s/ front inner wheelarch covers insecure

power steering pipes very rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2007 79,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 29 Mar 2006 65,570 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

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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W198 GPS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W198 GPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W198 GPS registered?

W198 GPS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 April 2000.

Is W198 GPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W198 GPS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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