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X679 AFM

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,620 mi
Last recorded126,620 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX679 AFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 126,620 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded allround (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Allround (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion under vehicle and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 118,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 118,206 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 116,726 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 114,240 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 111,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect slight play in steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 111,723 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect slight play in steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 108,627 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect slightly worn inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 105,217 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 105,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 101,795 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 98,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 98,508 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 95,385 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 90,545 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f side light dull

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 90,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front exhaust mount broken

Frontr discs in a poor condition

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f side light dull

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear discs in a poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2011 83,381 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 83,378 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,677 miles

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

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 70,677 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 60,564 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 50,326 miles

advise strong front brake pads worn to wear indicator recommend replacement

advise strong nearside front tyre just above limit recommend replacement

front brake discs worn/pitted

rear brake pads low (inner pads look very low,hard to see) recommend brake inspection

Fail 20 Feb 2008 50,326 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise strong front brake pads worn to wear indicator recommend replacement

advise strong nearside front tyre just above limit recommend replacement

front brake discs worn/pitted

rear brake pads low (inner pads look very low,hard to see) recommend brake inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,568 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 37,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,260 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,978 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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X679 AFM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X679 AFM, 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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X679 AFM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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