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X714 RFV

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,820 mi
Last recorded99,820 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX714 RFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,820 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 99,811 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake test not carried out due to brake pipe (dangerous)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 81,005 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 63,067 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,515 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,185 miles

All four tyre edges of sidewall starting to crack

N/S/R tyre has two nails in the tread

O/S/R tyre has three nails in the tread

Slight play in N/S/F wheel (possibly top mount)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,944 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,334 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 43,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,985 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 34,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X714 RFV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X714 RFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X714 RFV registered?

X714 RFV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 October 2000.

Is X714 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X714 RFV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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