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X732 MSP

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

12,759 mi
Last recorded12,759 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX732 MSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 12,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 12,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 114,805 miles

All brake pipes showing slight corrosion

Both headlamps aims just meet pass requirements, adjusters broken on both lamps

Management light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 11 Jun 2012 114,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes showing slight corrosion

Both headlamps aims just meet pass requirements, adjusters broken on both lamps

Management light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 96,068 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Slight wear showing at n/s steering rack inner tie arm

front brake pads wearing thin at o/s

n/s/r brake flexy hose securing clip missing

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 16 Jun 2011 96,068 miles

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

Engine management light indicates a fault

Minor exhaust leak at cat/center and centre/rear joints

Slight wear showing at n/s steering rack inner tie arm

front brake pads wearing thin at o/s

n/s/r brake flexy hose securing clip missing

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jun 2010 78,808 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 78,804 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 65,875 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 65,873 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,179 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,977 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,341 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 20,331 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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X732 MSP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X732 MSP, 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 X732 MSP registered?

X732 MSP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X732 MSP safe to buy?

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