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W237 NNJ

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

209,862 mi
Last recorded209,862 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 NNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 209,862 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2020 201,096 miles

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

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

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2019 190,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 15 Mar 2019 190,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2018 181,255 miles

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

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

Oil leak from engine ()

covers obscuring some components

Fail 19 Mar 2018 181,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak from engine ()

covers obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2017 171,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2016 162,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

rear tyres badly perished

Fail 2 Apr 2016 162,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

o,s,f /n,s,f d-bush perished badly

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 2 Apr 2015 150,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 150,450 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 141,167 miles

N/s/f lower arm rubber bush becoming weak.

O/s/f door handle damaged although door still opening ok.

O/s/f lower arm rubber bush becoming weak.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 141,167 miles

N/s/f lower arm rubber bush becoming weak.

O/s/f door handle damaged although door still opening ok.

O/s/f lower arm rubber bush becoming weak.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 136,750 miles

Both front headlamp lenses misty partially affecting head lamp beam pattern.

Oil leak

Some damage to n/s/f sill.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 128,941 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 117,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 108,485 miles

Aibag light illuminated.

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)

Serious engine oil leak down back of engine.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 100,440 miles

airbag light on

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front lower arm bushes perishing

front suspension struts top mounts have play

front tyres low on tread

rear brake discs corroding

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2008 92,771 miles

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

chips and marks on screen

front lower arm bushes are perishing

front wipers are smeary

Fail 25 Mar 2008 92,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

chips and marks on screen

front lower arm bushes are perishing

front wipers are smeary

Fail 3 Mar 2007 86,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake pads low

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2007 86,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake pads low

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2006 79,560 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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W237 NNJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W237 NNJ, 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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W237 NNJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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