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X738 FDK

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,933 mi
Last recorded110,933 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX738 FDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 110,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 104,904 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 104,904 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 99,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 99,027 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2007 95,447 miles

both front tyres show slight wear on the edges

drivers door mirror has a small crack - not affecting rear view

rear brake pads low - close to limit

Pass 30 Nov 2006 89,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 88,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 84,101 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 84,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X738 FDK is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X738 FDK, 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 X738 FDK registered?

X738 FDK is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is X738 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X738 FDK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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