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W221 JBW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,913 mi
Last recorded172,913 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 JBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 172,913 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2024 162,645 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 158,848 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 156,987 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 155,441 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 154,095 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti roll bar D bushes slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2019 152,689 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 150,158 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 147,783 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 144,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 144,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs sensor (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 142,469 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 138,938 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 135,276 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 135,187 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 130,984 miles

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

damage on n/s & o/s front chassis rails

non standard coil springs fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2012 130,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage on n/s & o/s front chassis rails

engine covers loose & insecure

non standard coil springs fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2011 124,723 miles

deep cut nearside front tyre

drivers seat belt starting to fray

front tyres very close to wheel arch on full lock

non stadard suspension fitted

non standard anti roll bars fitted

slight play in both front steering system

tapley test for brakes

unable to open nearside rear door from inside and out

Pass 8 Oct 2010 119,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front anti roll bar close to lower arms

non standard suspension fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2010 119,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front anti roll bar close to lower arms

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter insecure

non standard suspension fitted

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

offside front strut locater not secured

Pass 9 Oct 2009 109,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear number plate figures faded.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 109,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 95,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both fron tyres worn inner edges

rear number plate marked

Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,744 miles

as test number 181480377265

Fail 27 Sep 2007 80,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,599 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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W221 JBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W221 JBW, 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 W221 JBW registered?

W221 JBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W221 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W221 JBW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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