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W198 WHP

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,019 mi
Last recorded132,019 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 WHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 132,019 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 131,936 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 122,844 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 122,844 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 117,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 117,713 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)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

bolt missing on n/s drive shaft inner joint

Pass 15 Feb 2012 108,692 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 108,507 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 21 Jan 2011 99,310 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,539 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 85,539 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 73,548 miles

steel wheel fitted near side front

Pass 30 Jul 2008 71,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 71,018 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 60,402 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 52,754 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 WHP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W198 WHP, 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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W198 WHP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W198 WHP safe to buy?

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