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X637 FDG

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

198,008 mi
Last recorded198,008 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX637 FDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 198,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 198,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 192,557 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 192,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL TO FLOOR NOT SEEM WELDED (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 189,584 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 189,555 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 182,740 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 182,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both rear brake disc slightly corroaded.

front sill are crushed.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 169,890 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 168,870 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both rear shocker bump stops slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 160,460 miles

nearside rear tyre has small splits in sidewall but not to cords

nearside rear tyre only just legal on 1.6-2mm

offside rear tyre has small splits in sidewall, not to cords

slight corrosion on offside sill.not excessive

Fail 25 Mar 2011 160,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre has splits in sidewall but not to cords

nearside front tyre just legal on 1.6-2mm

nearside rear tyre has small splits in sidewall but not to cords

nearside rear tyre has small splits not to cords

slight corrosion on offside sill.not excessive

Fail 26 Feb 2011 159,199 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 143,674 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 131,363 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 118,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 105,466 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 105,466 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 92,322 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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X637 FDG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X637 FDG, 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 X637 FDG registered?

X637 FDG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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