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X68 BAW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,957 mi
Last recorded195,957 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX68 BAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 195,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 193,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 189,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 186,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 176,019 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel ,suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 161,456 miles

rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 149,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 142,460 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded but not to excess

Pass 18 Mar 2016 134,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

play in nearside rack inner joint

Pass 6 Mar 2015 127,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 6 Mar 2015 127,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 1 Apr 2014 119,680 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 119,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 111,222 miles

Cut in N/S/R tyre.

Front discs corroded on contact face.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 103,266 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 103,266 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 96,086 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 89,306 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 80,800 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 80,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 68,642 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,550 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,566 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 39,336 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

puncher in rear off side tyre

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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X68 BAW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X68 BAW, 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 X68 BAW registered?

X68 BAW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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