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X714 TJX

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,810 mi
Last recorded198,810 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX714 TJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 198,810 miles

f/n/s tyre wearing on the inner edge

front brake disc corroded

oil leak (dipstick tube cracked)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 198,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

f/n/s tyre wearing on the inner edge

front brake disc corroded

oil leak (dipstick tube cracked)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 186,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush movement in shocker top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill damaged to front and middle (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush movement in shocker top bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle section corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2016 186,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre bald inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing link snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre bald inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush movement in shocker top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill damaged to front and middle (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush movement in shocker top bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle section corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 171,253 miles

radiator leaking water

Fail 7 Feb 2015 171,253 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

radiator leaking water

Pass 7 Feb 2014 156,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2014 156,031 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2013 140,500 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Jan 2012 125,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 122,812 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 122,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

wear to edge of front tyres advise tracking check

Fail 28 Apr 2010 118,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 118,164 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 113,001 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 107,079 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 107,079 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 100,239 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 100,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 92,669 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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X714 TJX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TJX, 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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X714 TJX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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