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X796 WRB

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,554 mi
Last recorded119,554 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 WRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 119,554 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 119,554 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 119,551 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

engine management lamp on

front head light lens deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

head light lens deteriorating

steering system wearing and knocking

Pass 30 Jan 2014 109,504 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 99,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

center and rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2013 99,657 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

center and rear exhaust mounts corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Jan 2012 90,964 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 90,964 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 82,442 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 72,895 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight knock on suspension

Fail 4 Feb 2010 72,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine misfire & EML on

Pass 28 Jan 2009 65,641 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine noisey

slight damage o/s/f sill

Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,470 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 53,932 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 44,585 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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X796 WRB is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc 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 X796 WRB, 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 X796 WRB registered?

X796 WRB is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is X796 WRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X796 WRB 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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