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X652 AWJ

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,981 mi
Last recorded140,981 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX652 AWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2012 140,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 140,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 140,974 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 133,067 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 127,304 miles

slight movement rear subframe bushes

slight play front bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2009 116,966 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pad warning light on

n/s front sill damaged

rear brake imbalance

rear number plate water damage

temporary repair to cat

Fail 21 Apr 2009 116,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pad warning light on

n/s front sill damaged

rear brake imbalance

rear number plate water damage

temporary repair to cat

Pass 22 Apr 2008 105,004 miles

advance wear on rear axel bushes

dampness on power steering pipe

heavy corrosion on exhaust rear mount

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

slight blow from cat

slight dampness on all shockers

slight water damage on rear number plate

Pass 27 Apr 2007 93,546 miles

rear beam axel bushes worn may need attention soon

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2006 88,630 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

slight dampness around both rear shocks

stone chips in windscreen

wishbone rubbers age cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2006 81,405 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 81,405 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear pads wearing low

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit o/s/f tyre wearing badly on outer edge

rear flexable brake hoses age cracking

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to childseat fitted

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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X652 AWJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X652 AWJ, 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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X652 AWJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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