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X741 JLU

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,100 mi
Last recorded130,100 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX741 JLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 130,100 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 121,018 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 121,017 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 107,875 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 98,299 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,701 miles

possible diesel injector leak no sign of fuel leak found

Pass 15 Oct 2014 82,176 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,894 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Oct 2013 76,891 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,433 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 65,304 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,182 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 60,182 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,484 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,346 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 43,344 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,217 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 30,659 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 30,598 miles

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

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

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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X741 JLU is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X741 JLU, 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 X741 JLU registered?

X741 JLU is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X741 JLU safe to buy?

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