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W213 GSE

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,911 mi
Last recorded81,911 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW213 GSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,911 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slight damage

Fail 26 Sep 2011 81,900 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slight damage

Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,146 miles

all tyres close to legal limits an outer sidewalls wearing

Fail 29 Sep 2010 78,146 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

all tyres close to legal limits an outer sidewalls wearing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,711 miles

gearbox noise

offside rear tyre tread low

Fail 17 Sep 2009 73,711 miles

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

gearbox noise

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,247 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 65,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 59,207 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 59,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,316 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 55,316 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,203 miles

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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W213 GSE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 W213 GSE, 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 W213 GSE registered?

W213 GSE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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