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V668 EDX

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,511 mi
Last recorded126,511 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV668 EDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2018 126,511 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides severely corroded and scored (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides smearing screen and deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 126,371 miles

Nearside Rear brake dragging

Pass 31 Mar 2015 124,478 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 124,478 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake dragging

Pass 1 Apr 2014 120,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 116,633 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 116,633 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Mar 2012 113,676 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 Apr 2011 108,937 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 108,927 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 103,440 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 103,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 100,340 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 97,663 miles

nearside wiper blade split but still serviceable

o/s/r flexible brake hose end ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2008 97,663 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wiper blade split but still serviceable

o/s/r flexible brake hose end ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2007 91,825 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 91,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 81,066 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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V668 EDX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V668 EDX, 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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V668 EDX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V668 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V668 EDX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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