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X739 VAP

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,658 mi
Last recorded137,658 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX739 VAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 137,658 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 131,577 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 131,573 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 125,809 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 125,801 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 118,952 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc pads - wear appear low.

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 109,580 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 104,500 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 104,488 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X739 VAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X739 VAP, 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 X739 VAP?

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What year was X739 VAP registered?

X739 VAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 November 2000.

Is X739 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X739 VAP shows 9 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 X739 VAP have outstanding finance?

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