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L44 SLC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,575 mi
Last recorded147,575 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 SLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 147,575 miles

air bag lamp on fail next year

both front tyres on and close to limit

Fail 31 May 2012 147,560 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

air bag lamp on fail next year

both front tyres on and close to limit

Pass 16 Dec 2010 129,548 miles

n/s cv boot weeping lubricant

Fail 9 Dec 2010 128,682 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n/s cv boot weeping lubricant

Pass 8 Dec 2009 104,510 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 104,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 75,938 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 75,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 63,867 miles

Slight drag from rear brakes.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 55,084 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN POWER STEERING RACK O/S

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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L44 SLC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L44 SLC, 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 L44 SLC registered?

L44 SLC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is L44 SLC safe to buy?

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