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W209 DWR

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

176,233 mi
Last recorded176,233 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 DWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 176,233 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body work corroded

both N/S and O/S sil damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2018 176,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged cracking hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body work corroded

both N/S and O/S sil damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2017 172,061 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 172,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi part off catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 167,866 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 167,865 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 163,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes grease on them

Fail 21 Aug 2015 163,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes grease on them

Pass 18 Aug 2014 157,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2013 152,264 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 152,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2012 147,257 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nsr shocker dirt cover loose

Fail 22 Aug 2012 147,257 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nsr shocker dirt cover loose

rear discs worn

under tray loose

Pass 15 Sep 2011 142,551 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls. o/s/r disc corroded. o/s mirror shell broken. both headlamp lenses fading. some blue smoke on acceleration

Fail 14 Sep 2011 142,543 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls. o/s/r disc corroded. o/s mirror shell broken. both headlamp lenses fading. some blue smoke on acceleration

Pass 26 Aug 2010 138,731 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 138,731 miles

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

advise osf door mirror case broken

Pass 14 Sep 2009 134,270 miles

advise engine tray loose

advise rear discs slight wear

advise shocker cover loose

osf door mirror cover loose

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 14 Sep 2009 134,270 miles

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

advise engine tray loose

advise rear discs slight wear

advise shocker cover loose

osf door mirror cover loose

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 15 Sep 2008 129,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise nsr shocker cover loose

advise osr tyre cracks in side wall

advise pas fluid low

Pass 6 Sep 2007 123,517 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 123,517 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r shocker cover adrift engine splashtray loose wipers dont turn off

Pass 23 Jun 2006 116,539 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 116,539 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W209 DWR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 W209 DWR, 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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W209 DWR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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