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X669 VGC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,185 mi
Last recorded156,185 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX669 VGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 156,185 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 156,185 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 153,145 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 153,145 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 125,980 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 152,980 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 145,061 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 122,865 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 102,278 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 89,964 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 89,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 77,965 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 65,178 miles

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 VGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X669 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

X669 VGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X669 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X669 VGC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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