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X688 EGJ

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,941 mi
Last recorded147,941 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 EGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 147,941 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 147,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes excessivley worn!

centre exhaust bracket snapped and heat shield adrift!

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2012 140,104 miles

both headlamp beam images weak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 137,573 miles

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

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 10 Aug 2011 137,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 135,062 miles

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

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

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

offside of steering rack worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 128,422 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

nearside rear parking brake lazy

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 119,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 105,592 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 92,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops splitting

nearside handbrake cable or caliper starting to hold up

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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X688 EGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X688 EGJ, 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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X688 EGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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