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X715 WNL

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

202,265 mi
Last recorded202,265 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX715 WNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 202,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 191,446 miles

Central Heatshield loose

Rear Axle corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2018 191,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Heatshield loose

Rear Axle corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 186,663 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 31 May 2016 180,553 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 173,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Modification on nearside rear caliper.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 164,516 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 164,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 155,985 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 155,983 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 147,934 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 147,934 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 140,493 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 139,864 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 129,620 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 121,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

heat shield loose

Fail 29 May 2009 121,100 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

heat shield loose

Fail 28 May 2008 110,633 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 110,633 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 99,900 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2007 99,714 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2006 89,019 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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X715 WNL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X715 WNL, 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 X715 WNL registered?

X715 WNL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 October 2000.

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