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X716 NHK

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,479 mi
Last recorded146,479 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX716 NHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 146,479 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 146,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 139,395 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 139,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 130,578 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 130,545 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2010 116,774 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 116,774 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 98,676 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 98,666 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 87,335 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 79,343 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 74,159 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 68,084 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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X716 NHK is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X716 NHK, 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 X716 NHK registered?

X716 NHK is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X716 NHK safe to buy?

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