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X636 VAP

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

200,737 mi
Last recorded200,737 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX636 VAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 200,737 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes and rear of front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 200,737 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes and rear of front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 185,174 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 185,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 174,162 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 174,149 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 162,534 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 152,492 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

airbag fault

centre exhaust mounting broken

nearside front headlamp slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre low and deteriorating

Fail 28 Sep 2012 152,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mounting broken

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

airbag fault

nearside front headlamp slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre low and deteriorating

Fail 3 Oct 2011 143,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 143,401 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 135,155 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 135,098 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 126,443 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 117,545 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 117,545 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 110,057 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 102,346 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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X636 VAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black 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 X636 VAP, 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 X636 VAP registered?

X636 VAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X636 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X636 VAP 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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