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X688 MGN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,474 mi
Last recorded181,474 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 MGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 181,474 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

both front brake disks coroded

both rear brake disks coroded

both rear shock absorbers coroded

exhaust system in general is coroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2017 171,678 miles

both front lower arm bushes perished

both rear springs coroded

centre exhaust bracket broken system still secure

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 163,123 miles

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

both front wipers deteriated

exhaust centre bracket broken but system still secure

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 153,893 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs slightly lipped

n\s\f lower arm bush slightly perished

o\s\f lower arm bush slightly perished

rear discs lipped and corroded

rear number plate slightly water damaged

rear pads starting to wear low

slight play in o/s/f top shock mount

Fail 7 Feb 2015 153,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs slightly lipped

n\s\f lower arm bush slightly perished

o\s\f lower arm bush slightly perished

rear discs lipped and corroded

rear number plate slightly water damaged

rear pads starting to wear low

slight play in o/s/f top shock mount

Pass 12 Feb 2014 145,028 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to lift

both front tyres low on tread 2-4mm 205/55v16

n/s/f wheel arch trim missing

rear brake discs corroded on face pads o.k

Fail 12 Feb 2014 145,028 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to lift

both front tyres low on tread 2-4mm 205/55v16

n/s/f wheel arch trim missing

rear brake discs corroded on face pads o.k

Fail 12 Feb 2013 134,122 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 134,122 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 123,983 miles

front number plate has slight water damage

rear number plate has slight water damage

slight play in o/s/f top shock mount

Pass 12 Feb 2011 114,164 miles

Centre exhaust mount insecure

Front exhaust pipe just after cat corroded and slightly blowing

Nearside front brake slight judder

Offside front top strut mount has slight movement

Offside tailight dull

Pass 17 Feb 2010 98,677 miles

Nearside and Offside front lower arm bushes started to split

Offside front tyre 2mm on edges

Fail 12 Feb 2009 86,397 miles

Front bumper corner insecure

Centre exhaust mount broke off

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,397 miles

Centre exhaust mount broke off

Front bumper corner insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2008 76,504 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 76,504 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 63,882 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 58,464 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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X688 MGN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MGN, 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 X688 MGN registered?

X688 MGN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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