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X669 VVW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,881 mi
Last recorded112,881 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX669 VVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 112,881 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 112,794 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2014 106,538 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 106,538 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 98,118 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 87,039 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 87,034 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,029 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 78,017 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 73,126 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,366 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,962 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 57,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,010 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 45,169 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 45,167 miles

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

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

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 VVW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

X669 VVW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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