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W1 WON

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,704 mi
Last recorded163,704 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 WON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 163,704 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 161,630 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 161,607 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative automatic leveling rod not attached to nearside suspension front arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside handbrake poor

Pass 18 Sep 2023 159,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 159,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 156,857 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 154,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 154,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front adjuster rod adrift (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 151,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 151,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 149,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 149,714 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative link rod broken off nearside suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 146,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside sill area damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2017 141,207 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable sticky.

Offside Front brake rise and fall slightly slower

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 134,339 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STRONG ADVISE (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STRONG ADVISE (2.5.C.1a)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 15 Sep 2016 134,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STRONG ADVISE (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STRONG ADVISE (2.5.C.1a)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2015 125,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 116,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 116,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 107,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 107,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,789 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 81,707 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 74,440 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2008 68,961 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE OUTER SILL/FLOOR DAMAGED

Pass 10 Sep 2007 62,126 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front tyres worn inner edges

Offside rear tyre tread uneven

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2006 57,144 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 57,143 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2005 50,862 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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W1 WON is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W1 WON, 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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W1 WON is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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