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X743 RBJ

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,928 mi
Last recorded167,928 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX743 RBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 167,928 miles

20% front brake imbalance

20% rear brake imbalance

park brake 16% ,, o/s low

Pass 3 Feb 2018 156,413 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

headlight outputs deteriorating

steering rack/inner joints worn

Pass 14 Jan 2017 143,036 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 143,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 130,403 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

o/s park brake low and slow to work

servo pipe deteriorating / will need attention

Pass 24 Jan 2015 119,517 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system is still secure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,633 miles

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated but is still supported

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 94,764 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 87,114 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 76,033 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 70,785 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 70,776 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,229 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Undershields fitted restricting inspection .

Pass 5 Oct 2007 58,791 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 52,335 miles

both front brake disc's corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2005 46,916 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 RBJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RBJ, 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 RBJ registered?

X743 RBJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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