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W109 XAT

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

153,525 mi
Last recorded153,525 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW109 XAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 153,525 miles

front discs slightly worn, x2 front tyres approaching limit, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 May 2019 148,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 142,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 137,708 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 113,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 124,545 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2015 124,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 117,505 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 109,973 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 101,978 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 93,513 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,983 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 75,548 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,041 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,627 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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W109 XAT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W109 XAT, 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 W109 XAT registered?

W109 XAT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W109 XAT safe to buy?

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