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X836 HVV

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,684 mi
Last recorded113,684 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX836 HVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 113,684 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 Feb 2013 102,642 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 102,642 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,132 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 159,287 miles

rear brake pads low and rear brake discs badly worn

Fail 1 Nov 2011 159,287 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

nsf inner cv gaitor split

rear brake pads low and rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 149,718 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2010 149,707 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 139,095 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 139,095 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 128,244 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 129,098 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 118,228 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 108,322 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 101,645 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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X836 HVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 X836 HVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X836 HVV?

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What year was X836 HVV registered?

X836 HVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X836 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X836 HVV 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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