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V983 XEE

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,727 mi
Last recorded186,727 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV983 XEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 186,727 miles

Advise coil springs corroded.

Advise o,s rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 178,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 168,343 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 168,343 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 156,922 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 145,934 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 135,386 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 128,604 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 120,436 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 115,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 115,321 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 101,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 101,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 88,025 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 82,011 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 78,952 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 78,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 62,741 miles

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

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

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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V983 XEE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V983 XEE, 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 V983 XEE registered?

V983 XEE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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