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X752 JAR

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,123 mi
Last recorded86,123 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX752 JAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 86,123 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

traces of underseal underbody

ub corroded

wheel covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2015 86,123 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

traces of underseal underbody

ub corroded

wheel covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 80,641 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,450 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 77,442 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 72,260 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,487 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,622 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 56,622 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 53,128 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 49,805 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,566 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 44,562 miles

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

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

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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X752 JAR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X752 JAR, 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 X752 JAR registered?

X752 JAR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X752 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X752 JAR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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