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X697 DAC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,973 mi
Last recorded88,973 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 DAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 88,973 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack end

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 87,681 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,562 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 86,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,054 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 85,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 84,388 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,283 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 80,639 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,137 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,070 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,005 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,017 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,377 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,311 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,872 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 52,806 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,504 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,610 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,317 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,940 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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X697 DAC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X697 DAC, 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 X697 DAC registered?

X697 DAC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X697 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X697 DAC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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