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A8 XAP

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,423 mi
Last recorded172,423 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 172,423 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 155,963 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 155,963 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)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 146,567 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

cv gaiter leaking very slightly

damage to nearside sill at front and offside rear

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 146,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

cv gaiter leaking very slightly

damage to nearside sill at front and offside rear

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 146,546 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both front wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside outersill slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 137,570 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 129,273 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 115,715 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 103,780 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 103,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2005 88,235 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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A8 XAP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 99,879 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 A8 XAP, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 XAP registered?

A8 XAP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is A8 XAP safe to buy?

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