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W207 RUX

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,235 mi
Last recorded131,235 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW207 RUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 131,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 124,132 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 117,582 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear suspension bushes have some slight free play

Fail 2 Jul 2012 117,582 miles

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)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 111,085 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 98,823 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 98,523 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 90,359 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 77,304 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,517 miles

both front tyres AT legal limits † †both rear brake discs becoming corroded on inside edges

Pass 3 May 2006 47,992 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 May 2006 47,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W207 RUX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W207 RUX, 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 W207 RUX registered?

W207 RUX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W207 RUX safe to buy?

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