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X748 JCW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,376 mi
Last recorded126,376 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX748 JCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 126,376 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing/broken (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front floor/sill area badly dented/damaged behind front wheel

suspension has been lowered all round

Fail 6 Jul 2016 126,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged fouling anti-roll bar (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing/broken (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front floor/sill area badly dented/damaged behind front wheel

suspension has been lowered all round

Pass 30 May 2015 126,170 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 124,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 124,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 122,821 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Front anti-role bar center bushes worn

High pressure power steering pipe damp

Oil dampness on engine

Various small chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2013 122,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 118,713 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on dash

centre exhaust mounting broken

unable to gain access into boot

varios minor chips in windscreen

Pass 11 May 2011 113,801 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R light lens slight damage

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 May 2010 109,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 109,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2009 103,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre has a cut less than 25mm to cords

Fail 15 May 2009 103,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre has a cut less than 25mm to cords

Pass 2 May 2008 96,144 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 89,290 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

centre exhaust mount loose, not insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2006 83,192 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 83,188 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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X748 JCW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X748 JCW, 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 X748 JCW registered?

X748 JCW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X748 JCW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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