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X727 EGJ

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,864 mi
Last recorded93,864 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX727 EGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 93,864 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 87,099 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 87,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 79,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Nov 2008 79,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine misfire?

no oil reading on dipstick

o/s & n/s mirror casing's insecure

service light on

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 28 Nov 2007 69,654 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 69,715 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlights weak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 52,445 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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X727 EGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X727 EGJ, 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 X727 EGJ registered?

X727 EGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X727 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X727 EGJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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