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X689 EJA

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,233 mi
Last recorded101,233 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX689 EJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 101,233 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 94,016 miles

wishbone bushes slightly perished-rack play

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,580 miles

pads low- coil springs corroded-trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 31 Oct 2012 72,153 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 67,845 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 67,808 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,816 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,531 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 58,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,276 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,511 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 39,057 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 39,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 33,195 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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X689 EJA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X689 EJA, 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 X689 EJA registered?

X689 EJA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 December 2000.

Is X689 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X689 EJA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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