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X704 AKY

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,106 mi
Last recorded139,106 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX704 AKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 139,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

air bag light staying on

Pass 16 Aug 2012 134,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

air bag light staying on

Pass 15 Aug 2011 127,168 miles

Air beg light stays on.

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2010 118,536 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2010 118,536 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 111,279 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 104,134 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air beg light stays on.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 104,134 miles

air beg light stays on.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 97,425 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 90,205 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 90,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 83,412 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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X704 AKY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X704 AKY, 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 X704 AKY registered?

X704 AKY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X704 AKY safe to buy?

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