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X696 SAS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,077 mi
Last recorded150,077 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 SAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 150,077 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 126,963 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 113,157 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 103,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

stone chip to wind screen not seriously affecting drivers view

Fail 13 Nov 2012 103,497 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

stone chip to wind screen not seriously affecting drivers view

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2011 96,440 miles

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

near side front wheel bearing slightly coarse will need replcing very soon

Fail 31 Oct 2011 96,439 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

near side front wheel bearing slightly coarse will need replcing very soon

Pass 3 Nov 2010 89,779 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 89,779 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 84,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 78,549 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 103,942 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 89,452 miles

advise rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2005 74,848 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 74,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X696 SAS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X696 SAS, 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 X696 SAS registered?

X696 SAS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X696 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X696 SAS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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