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X794 LBJ

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,737 mi
Last recorded167,737 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX794 LBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 167,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake worning lamp on

damage to front reg plate

head lamp beam images poor

o/s rear parking braek poor

slight bind to o/s rear

Fail 10 Nov 2011 167,635 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake worning lamp on

damage to front reg plate

head lamp beam images poor

o/s rear parking braek poor

slight bind to o/s rear

Pass 8 Nov 2010 157,051 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s head lamp beam image poor. right on limit

n/s door mirror glass poor

o/s head lamp lens poor

Pass 4 Nov 2009 150,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 150,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 141,913 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 125,053 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 125,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Aug 2007 122,102 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 109,954 miles

Rear axle bushes worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 109,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear axle bushes are tearing from casings.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X794 LBJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X794 LBJ, 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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X794 LBJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 November 2000.

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