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X773 BAM

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,015 mi
Last recorded177,015 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX773 BAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 177,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 167,018 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 160,386 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 147,907 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 125,648 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 125,648 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 114,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 109,171 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 103,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 96,491 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 96,491 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,970 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,025 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 72,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 72,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 55,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,028 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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X773 BAM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X773 BAM, 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 X773 BAM registered?

X773 BAM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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