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W216 PTD

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,068 mi
Last recorded126,068 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 PTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 126,068 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2013 126,068 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 115,509 miles

airbag light on

bad oil leaks on engine

nail in o/s/r if punctured non-repairable

slight run out n/s/f brake

Fail 27 Sep 2012 115,509 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag light on

bad oil leaks on engine

nail in o/s/r if punctured non-repairable

slight run out n/s/f brake

Fail 2 Apr 2011 100,969 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

air bag light on

front brake hoses splitting

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

nearside rear tyre splitting

offside front wishbone rear bush split

Pass 2 Apr 2011 100,969 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

air bag light on

front brake hoses splitting

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

nearside rear tyre splitting

offside front wishbone rear bush split

Pass 1 Apr 2010 94,270 miles

rear reg slightly faded

Pass 9 Mar 2009 87,669 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 87,659 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 76,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front and rewar brakepads appear low recommend check

Pass 2 Oct 2007 76,177 miles

front and rewar brakepads appear low recommend check

Fail 10 Apr 2006 62,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 62,285 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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W216 PTD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel 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 W216 PTD, 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 W216 PTD registered?

W216 PTD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W216 PTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W216 PTD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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