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X729 JHS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,755 mi
Last recorded154,755 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX729 JHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 154,755 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 147,560 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 145,549 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 11 Jul 2011 145,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2010 144,409 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 142,292 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 142,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 139,533 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 133,789 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 133,196 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 109,618 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r bump stop deteriorated slightly

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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X729 JHS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X729 JHS, 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

How do I check the history of X729 JHS?

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What year was X729 JHS registered?

X729 JHS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X729 JHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X729 JHS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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