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2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,385 mi
Last recorded135,385 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX659 NUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 135,385 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 1 Feb 2012 122,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 117,262 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 107,810 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2009 102,533 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front number plate slight crack

Fail 18 Apr 2009 102,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front number plate slight crack

Pass 19 Apr 2008 97,166 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 97,166 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 88,105 miles

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

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 13 Apr 2007 88,105 miles

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 77,990 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 77,990 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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X659 NUM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X659 NUM, 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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X659 NUM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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