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X742 OCX

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,246 mi
Last recorded118,246 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX742 OCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 118,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to rear seat

Fail 28 Aug 2015 118,243 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both fronts incorrect pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to rear seat

Pass 6 Aug 2014 109,577 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 106,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 103,045 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 100,464 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 97,473 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 94,254 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 89,993 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,175 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 78,025 miles

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

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

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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X742 OCX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X742 OCX, 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 X742 OCX registered?

X742 OCX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X742 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X742 OCX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X742 OCX have outstanding finance?

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