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X743 DAC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,822 mi
Last recorded93,822 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX743 DAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,822 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 87,990 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 83,672 miles

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

tapley brake test carried out as limited slip diff fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2015 83,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

tapley brake test carried out as limited slip diff fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,884 miles

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

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

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

tapley service brake carried out as limited slip diff fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2014 79,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

tapley service brake carried out as limited slip diff fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2013 77,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc's corroding

rear disc's corroding

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

tapley front brakes due to limited slip diff

Fail 16 Jun 2012 74,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

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

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

front & rear disc's starting to corrode on inner surface

number plates starting to delaminate

wheel caps covering wheel nuts

Pass 16 Jun 2012 74,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

front & rear disc's starting to corrode on inner surface

number plates starting to delaminate

wheel caps covering wheel nuts

Pass 4 Jun 2011 71,642 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate starting to delaminate

wheel centres covered

Pass 3 Jul 2010 69,458 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

ancillary belt cracking

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated , mount bracket partially detached , possible weld repair

decelerometer brake test ( diff will not allow roller brake test )

wheel nuts covered

Pass 20 Jun 2009 66,282 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 64,386 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

centre exhaust mount bracket partially detached

decelerometer brake test ,differential will not allow roller brake test

p.a.s / ancillary belt cracking

wheel nuts covered

Fail 25 Jun 2007 59,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cover over engine giving restricted views

front tyre walls starting to perish

wheel centers covered

Pass 25 Jun 2007 59,678 miles

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

cover over engine giving restricted views

front tyre walls starting to perish

wheel centers covered

Pass 28 Jun 2006 56,459 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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X743 DAC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X743 DAC, 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.

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What year was X743 DAC registered?

X743 DAC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X743 DAC safe to buy?

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