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X749 WNL

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,317 mi
Last recorded144,317 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX749 WNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2013 144,317 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 135,950 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 135,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 18 Feb 2011 127,304 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 127,304 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 24 Feb 2010 117,099 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center exhaust heatshield partly insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2009 104,573 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 104,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 81,948 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 76,723 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 65,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre has uneven wear. †Front tyres worn. †Alignment suspect / bushes worn

Pass 2 Aug 2005 52,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X749 WNL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X749 WNL, 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 X749 WNL registered?

X749 WNL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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