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X669 FBY

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,538 mi
Last recorded104,538 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 104,538 miles

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

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

slight binding on offside rear wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2016 85,539 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to excessive (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 67,148 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 66,444 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,873 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,908 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,676 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2012 48,676 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,139 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 31 Jul 2010 43,599 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 43,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 42,079 miles

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

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

slight play in near side front steering detected at front wheels

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,079 miles

slight play in near side front steering detected at front wheels

Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,234 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,670 miles

both inner driveshaft gaiters insecure and leaking.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,979 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 32,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear 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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X669 FBY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FBY, 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 X669 FBY registered?

X669 FBY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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