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X808 HLM

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,310 mi
Last recorded78,310 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX808 HLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,310 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 78,268 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,319 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 70,319 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,370 miles

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

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

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

both inner cv boots insecure

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

nearside rear brake grabbing

Fail 7 Oct 2013 63,370 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

both inner cv boots insecure

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

nearside rear brake grabbing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,754 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack up

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,890 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,816 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,510 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 32,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 23,941 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 23,874 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 19,315 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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X808 HLM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X808 HLM, 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 X808 HLM registered?

X808 HLM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is X808 HLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X808 HLM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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