MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,218 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer wall
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer wall
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear axel bushes slightly deteriorated
centre exhaust heat sheild insecure
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear axel bushes slightly deteriorated
centre exhaust heat sheild insecure
Nearside mirror glass missing
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside mirror glass missing
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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W208 PLS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W208 PLS, 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 W208 PLS registered?
W208 PLS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W208 PLS safe to buy?
The MOT history for W208 PLS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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