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W208 SJB

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

70,541 mi
Last recorded70,541 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 SJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 70,541 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 70,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,411 miles

Possible problem with gearbox/differential unable to run both rollers in brake tester

Fail 25 Aug 2010 64,411 miles

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

Possible problem with gearbox/differential unable to run both rollers in brake tester

Fail 17 Jul 2010 64,050 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 63,931 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 63,843 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tinted windows

Pass 11 Apr 2009 58,016 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 58,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,726 miles

rear exhaust siting on the body

nearside rear door not shuting flash

Fail 26 Nov 2007 53,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise all windows tinted

Pass 4 Nov 2006 50,106 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 45,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 SJB is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 SJB, 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 SJB registered?

W208 SJB is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W208 SJB safe to buy?

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