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W204 RSG

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,169 mi
Last recorded110,169 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW204 RSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2018 110,169 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 103,228 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 103,228 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,811 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2014 90,658 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 81,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,163 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 63,437 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 63,437 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,398 miles

nearside rear spring corroded,components and pipes corroded underbody

Fail 10 Aug 2011 63,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear spring corroded,components and pipes corroded underbody

Fail 26 Jul 2011 63,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front discs poor condition

Pass 11 May 2010 48,672 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 48,672 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 44,507 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 38,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 38,918 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 33,546 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 33,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 27,567 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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W204 RSG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W204 RSG, 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 W204 RSG registered?

W204 RSG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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