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W172 NAX

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,433 mi
Last recorded162,433 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 NAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 162,433 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 162,113 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom of screen below dash line small crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 160,612 miles

Nearside Rear outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2016 160,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 995 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 278 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.990 at fast idle (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' across bottom of screen and nearside swept area (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2015 146,466 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cut in side wall

Fail 3 Jul 2015 146,464 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cut in side wall

Pass 4 Jul 2014 144,614 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 142,071 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 142,071 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 137,285 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 127,544 miles

Airbag light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Screen scratched

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 127,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Airbag light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Screen scratched

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 119,604 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 119,489 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 108,449 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 95,941 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 86,538 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 77,850 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 77,850 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W172 NAX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W172 NAX, 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 W172 NAX registered?

W172 NAX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W172 NAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W172 NAX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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