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X665 OJX

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

226,122 mi
Last recorded226,122 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX665 OJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 226,122 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 226,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 206,546 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

offside front wing corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 189,957 miles

Anti roll bar drop links n/s and o/s worn

Front suspension lower arm rear bushes n/s and o/s slight deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2014 189,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Anti roll bar drop links n/s and o/s worn

Coolant below min

Front suspension lower arm rear bushes n/s and o/s slight deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2013 174,787 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 174,787 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket requires welding and weld rear of cat

Pass 2 Jul 2012 157,344 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 157,344 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 140,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front disc,s worn

offside front lower arm inner rear bush starting to split

Fail 26 Jun 2010 122,053 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 122,053 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 101,102 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 101,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 82,135 miles

brakes worn f/tyres worn 3mm

Pass 2 Jun 2007 61,380 miles

Rear Axcell bushes in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2006 57,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,717 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 48,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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X665 OJX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X665 OJX, 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 X665 OJX registered?

X665 OJX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 October 2000.

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The MOT history for X665 OJX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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