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X784 DAP

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,079 mi
Last recorded168,079 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX784 DAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 168,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2022 166,297 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear spring rusty

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear shocks corroded

brake discs rusty

underneath very muddy

Fail 21 May 2021 166,265 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both and no patterns (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pads low

Rear Coil springs corroded

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Underneath very muddy

Pass 13 Dec 2019 165,384 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge almost reaching canvas. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge almost reaching canvas. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 165,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge almost reaching canvas. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge almost reaching canvas. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 149,212 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 149,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 144,758 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 140,763 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 134,470 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 134,470 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 131,598 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 128,628 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 117,049 miles

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 7 May 2011 106,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 May 2010 102,700 miles

air bag light on

near side tyre 2.5mm

Pass 5 May 2009 97,637 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 92,088 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 86,118 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 80,788 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2005 73,079 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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X784 DAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X784 DAP, 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 X784 DAP registered?

X784 DAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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