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X643 HDP

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

182,524 mi
Last recorded182,524 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX643 HDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 182,524 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 182,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front disc wearing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 164,278 miles

f/r discs corroding

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

f/ no plate damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2010 164,277 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

f/ no plate damaged

f/r discs corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2009 137,729 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 137,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 105,985 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 105,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 100,217 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

front drive shaft knocking

Fail 22 Nov 2007 100,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front drive shaft knocking

Pass 23 Sep 2006 96,103 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 96,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Evidence of accident damage to Nearside of vehicle.

Nearside 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)

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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X643 HDP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 X643 HDP, 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 X643 HDP registered?

X643 HDP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 December 2000.

Is X643 HDP safe to buy?

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