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W198 VGU

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,264 mi
Last recorded76,264 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 VGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 76,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 72,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear slight corrosion to brake disc faces

Pass 30 Oct 2023 68,197 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 65,164 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 62,627 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

all brake discs slight corrosion to disc faces

Pass 21 Oct 2020 61,070 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,164 miles

freeplay in nearside front rack end

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,304 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2017 45,586 miles

Nearside slight play steering rack

Offside Rear tyre perished & out of shape

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,031 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension bush worn resulting in slight movement

Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,556 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 26,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,441 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)

Pass 11 May 2011 23,684 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 22,506 miles

front and rear number plates slightly derteriorated

Pass 12 May 2009 21,835 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 20,643 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 18,901 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 16,619 miles

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 VGU is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VGU, 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 W198 VGU registered?

W198 VGU is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W198 VGU safe to buy?

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