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X797 WNL

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,632 mi
Last recorded139,632 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 WNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 139,632 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 139,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 133,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 133,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 122,927 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 121,487 miles

both exhaust clamps on centre sleve heavy corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2012 121,480 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

both exhaust clamps on centre sleve heavy corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 121,449 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 119,523 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 191,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 106,629 miles

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly. (inside edge)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 3 Nov 2010 106,629 miles

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly. (inside edge)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 2 Nov 2009 95,591 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 2 Nov 2009 95,591 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2008 83,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brakes pads starting to stick in rear calipors

Pass 9 Nov 2007 72,174 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 51,717 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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X797 WNL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X797 WNL, 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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X797 WNL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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