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X676 HCE

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,191 mi
Last recorded178,191 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX676 HCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 178,191 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 173,806 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust hard against body and melting rear bumper

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all x4 coil springs corroded

both front lower arm back bushes slightly deteriated

front number plate slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 173,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust hard against body and melting rear bumper

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all x4 coil springs corroded

both front lower arm back bushes slightly deteriated

front number plate slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 162,773 miles

both rear shock outer casings damaged

n/s/f tyre low of tread on inside edge

o/s/f tyre low of tread on inside edge

slight play in both front roll bar links

Pass 21 Aug 2013 150,626 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 150,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 135,628 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r axle bushes worn

Fail 18 Aug 2011 123,191 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 123,191 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 112,695 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 112,695 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Front discs worn

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 13 Aug 2009 102,493 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 88,727 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 88,727 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear axle beam bushes worn

Fail 21 Aug 2007 75,745 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 75,745 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 60,086 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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X676 HCE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 X676 HCE, 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 X676 HCE registered?

X676 HCE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X676 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X676 HCE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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