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W244 VLY

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,731 mi
Last recorded137,731 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 VLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 137,731 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 137,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

in my professional opinion the vehicle is dangerous to drive due to condition of rear subframe

Pass 2 Feb 2017 129,394 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 129,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 125,534 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 122,111 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 114,741 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 110,568 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 105,268 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 15 Jul 2010 99,425 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 93,002 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 93,002 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 88,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 88,129 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 81,566 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 73,692 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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W244 VLY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W244 VLY, 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 W244 VLY registered?

W244 VLY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W244 VLY safe to buy?

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