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X72 SHH

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 SHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013
Fail 16 Aug 2013

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 125,209 miles

air bag light on

Fail 21 Aug 2012 125,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 114,515 miles

brake pad warning light on

near side rear shocker shrowd insucure

Fail 26 Aug 2011 114,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad warning light on

near side rear shocker shrowd insucure

Pass 5 Aug 2010 104,988 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 97,144 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 97,144 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 88,372 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 77,782 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 64,441 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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X72 SHH is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X72 SHH, 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 X72 SHH registered?

X72 SHH is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is X72 SHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X72 SHH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X72 SHH have outstanding finance?

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