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W208 RSG

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,898 mi
Last recorded124,898 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 RSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 124,898 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 124,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 111,220 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 96,214 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 83,121 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 83,014 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,814 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 49,160 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 37,992 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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W208 RSG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W208 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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How do I check the history of W208 RSG?

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What year was W208 RSG registered?

W208 RSG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 May 2000.

Is W208 RSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W208 RSG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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