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X718 OJO

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,007 mi
Last recorded145,007 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 OJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 145,007 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Sep 2014 135,675 miles

E/M/L on

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 135,675 miles

E/M/L on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 129,789 miles

EML light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 129,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

EML light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 122,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 122,556 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 113,167 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 98,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

o/s front tyre soft

Pass 15 Oct 2009 88,090 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 73,274 miles

center exhaust mounting broken

Pass 11 Oct 2007 57,726 miles

front and centre exhaust mountings broken

Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,079 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 28,656 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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X718 OJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X718 OJO, 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 X718 OJO registered?

X718 OJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is X718 OJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X718 OJO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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