MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in offside rear tyre
slight play in n/s/f rack end
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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W217 VLR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 W217 VLR, 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 W217 VLR?
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What year was W217 VLR registered?
W217 VLR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 May 2000.
Is W217 VLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for W217 VLR 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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