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X669 ELF

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,878 mi
Last recorded139,878 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX669 ELF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 139,878 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

engine warning light on dash

light output from headlights dull

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 26 Jul 2014 139,878 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

engine warning light on dash

light output from headlights dull

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2013 137,544 miles

engine warning light on dash

front / rear brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r seat belt latch casing missing - but operates fully

Pass 11 Aug 2012 133,859 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 128,920 miles

child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear seats - visually checked seatbelts only

Pass 26 Aug 2010 123,522 miles

front / rear brake discs corroded - due to lack of use

n/s/r road wheel is different from others - but the same wheel / tyre size

Fail 26 Aug 2010 123,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front / rear brake discs corroded - due to lack of use

n/s/r road wheel is different from others - but the same wheel / tyre size

Pass 13 Nov 2008 119,728 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 102,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 102,977 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 90,678 miles

backing coming away from rear no plate

cut in side wall of o/s/r tyre

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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X669 ELF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X669 ELF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X669 ELF registered?

X669 ELF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X669 ELF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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