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X742 UFS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,756 mi
Last recorded149,756 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX742 UFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2015 149,756 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 149,756 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 177,207 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 137,678 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 137,678 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 132,089 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 126,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 121,765 miles

rear inner brake pads low

Pass 6 Jan 2009 116,190 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 110,404 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 101,169 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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X742 UFS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UFS, 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 UFS registered?

X742 UFS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X742 UFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X742 UFS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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