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X721 SJX

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,103 mi
Last recorded130,103 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX721 SJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 130,103 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 130,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 122,638 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 122,636 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 114,786 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

airbag light on

nearside rear light lense has a hole in lense

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 10 Jun 2010 114,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

airbag light on

nearside rear light lense has a hole in lense

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Sep 2005 93,054 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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X721 SJX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X721 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

X721 SJX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 November 2000.

Is X721 SJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X721 SJX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X721 SJX have outstanding finance?

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