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X678 GBC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,332 mi
Last recorded118,332 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 GBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 118,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both nearside and offside front lower arm bushes starting to show signs of deterioration

both rear shock absorber top covers adrift

oil light flashed once during test/engine management light on

Pass 14 May 2014 114,666 miles

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

eml light on

o/s steering arm slight play

Pass 20 May 2013 110,942 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 110,942 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 106,728 miles

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

Oil leak

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

eml light on

front exhaust flexy poor

light damage too both zones of screen

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 14 May 2011 98,439 miles

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

slight play found in offside front Tie rod ( steering rack end )

Fail 13 May 2011 98,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

slight play found in offside front Tie rod ( steering rack end )

Pass 14 May 2010 90,974 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 83,585 miles

front brake pads worn unevenly os pads are lower than ns

Fail 5 May 2009 83,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn unevenly os pads are lower than ns

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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X678 GBC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X678 GBC, 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 X678 GBC registered?

X678 GBC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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