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X759 JCW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,689 mi
Last recorded171,689 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX759 JCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 171,689 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 171,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick showing to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick showing to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 165,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 May 2016 158,703 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 158,703 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2015 151,476 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 22 May 2015 151,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 30 May 2014 144,492 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 134,355 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 134,355 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 126,100 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2010 11,870 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 118,447 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 103,741 miles

low on fuel

Fail 30 Nov 2009 103,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

low on fuel

Pass 1 Dec 2008 91,330 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 91,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 77,739 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 64,431 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 50,048 miles

front registration plate cracked

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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X759 JCW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X759 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 X759 JCW registered?

X759 JCW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X759 JCW safe to buy?

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