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X79 LNT

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,745 mi
Last recorded135,745 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 LNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 135,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 135,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm bush has debonded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has a very slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front front discs are worn lipped & corroded on inner braking surfaces

Pass 8 Nov 2017 128,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front shocks (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 128,845 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front shocks (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 120,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml illuminated

Fail 9 Nov 2016 120,566 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 111,765 miles

engine managent light on

oil leak engine

Fail 4 Nov 2015 111,765 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine managent light on

oil leak engine

Pass 4 Nov 2014 102,879 miles

engine light on

Fail 4 Nov 2014 102,877 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine light on

Pass 12 Nov 2013 94,234 miles

engine light on

Pass 16 Nov 2012 85,794 miles

engine light on

Fail 16 Nov 2012 85,794 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine light on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,482 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,670 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 67,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,737 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,845 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,625 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,634 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 25 Nov 2005 30,523 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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X79 LNT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X79 LNT, 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 X79 LNT registered?

X79 LNT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 November 2000.

Is X79 LNT safe to buy?

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