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X721 FJA

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,375 mi
Last recorded181,375 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX721 FJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 181,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 173,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 173,774 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 167,539 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 167,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 149,742 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 149,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 122,969 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 95,324 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 95,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 71,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,622 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

underbelly cover fitted restricting viewing

Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,303 miles

alloy wheels fitted to vehicle

belll pan fitted to front of vehicle unable to test items hidden by it

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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X721 FJA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X721 FJA, 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 X721 FJA registered?

X721 FJA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 November 2000.

Is X721 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X721 FJA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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