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W203 SBC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,183 mi
Last recorded191,183 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 SBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 191,183 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 180,695 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

chips in screen, Exhaust rusty & mounts insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2016 180,695 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

chips in screen, Exhaust rusty & mounts insecure

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp incorrect colour both green (1.7.5b)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 180,601 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 170,848 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

tyre's deteriorated. exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2014 152,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bandage fitted and rear surrport partialy fractured

Fail 11 Sep 2014 152,876 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bandage fitted and rear surrport partialy fractured

Pass 14 Sep 2013 133,425 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 133,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 119,704 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 104,600 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,126 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 73,125 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 65,804 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 65,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 60,435 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 54,360 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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W203 SBC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W203 SBC, 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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W203 SBC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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