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W878 EEO

2012 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,697 mi
Last recorded60,697 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 EEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 60,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Apr 2022 60,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Mar 2022 60,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,645 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 49,215 miles

under trays fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,170 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2019 47,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 39,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on inner and outer tyre walls

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner and outer tyre walls

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

Offside Front tyre perished on inner and outer tyre walls

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner and outer tyre walls

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 29,866 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 29,866 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 27,648 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner. steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 25,229 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2013 20,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,318 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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W878 EEO is a 2012 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W878 EEO, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W878 EEO is a 2012 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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