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X647 BBY

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,784 mi
Last recorded91,784 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX647 BBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 80,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 80,981 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective welds broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 69,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 67,593 miles

Engine management warning light is on

Fail 13 May 2017 67,592 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management warning light is on

Pass 12 May 2016 66,227 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 66,227 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 64,447 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 63,999 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 62,154 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 62,154 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 60,525 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,612 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,137 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,419 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,092 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 29,391 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 25,189 miles

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

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

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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X647 BBY 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 78.9%.

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 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 X647 BBY, 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 X647 BBY registered?

X647 BBY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X647 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X647 BBY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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