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X64 MGJ

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,341 mi
Last recorded37,341 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX64 MGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 37,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 36,393 miles

MIL lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 36,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

MIL lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 35,210 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 35,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,104 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 34,104 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 33,235 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 33,235 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper movement not effective (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 33,235 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper movement not effective (8.2.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,146 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 32,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle reached brake efficiency but brake performance below usual standard expected.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,078 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 30,879 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,309 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,800 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,511 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,344 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,167 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,292 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 19,292 miles

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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X64 MGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X64 MGJ, 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 X64 MGJ registered?

X64 MGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X64 MGJ safe to buy?

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