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W239 OSW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,422 mi
Last recorded128,422 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW239 OSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 128,422 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

Pass 25 Oct 2011 126,764 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front and rear discs slightly corroded

Nearside front wheel trim missing

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

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Slight play offside of steering rack

Fail 24 Oct 2011 126,764 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front and rear discs slightly corroded

Nearside front wheel trim missing

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

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 1 May 2010 122,782 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 122,782 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 116,205 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside mirror trim slightly damaged

offside rear position lamp has slightly reduced light output

Fail 25 Apr 2009 116,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside mirror trim slightly damaged

offside rear position lamp has slightly reduced light output

Pass 14 Mar 2008 109,311 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 109,311 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 89,550 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 89,550 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear No plate starting to seperate

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Mar 2006 77,753 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 77,674 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W239 OSW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver 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 W239 OSW, 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 W239 OSW registered?

W239 OSW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W239 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W239 OSW 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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