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X836 JGE

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,598 mi
Last recorded152,598 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 152,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2016 141,299 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 120,058 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 128,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear brake flexi hoses insecure

coolant level on minimum

engine oil over full

front bumper ower section o/s loose, but secured with cable ties and arch liner loose

fuel cap seal damp

lamp switch unit loose

movement in o/s/f strut top mount

n/s/f tyre wear to inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and cracked in sidewall

o/s stop lamp bulb dim

o/s/f tyre wear to inner edge and wearing across tyre towards outer edge

oil on engine, gearbox and lower rear engine mounting

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

smoke emitted from tail pipe

stone chip in windscreen zone 'b' of winscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2014 117,519 miles

both rear brake flexis secured with cable ties

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to rear shock absorber bodies

light switch loose

rib belt cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2014 117,519 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake flexis secured with cable ties

coolant leak from radiator

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to rear shock absorber bodies

light switch loose

rib belt cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2013 114,241 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 114,220 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 110,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 101,453 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear brake discs are pitted and worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 96,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s wipers slight smearing

n/s/f wishbone bush slightly deteriorating (no excess movement)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 87,605 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 81,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 24 May 2007 744,441 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 74,396 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 66,489 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 JGE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JGE, 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 X836 JGE registered?

X836 JGE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 October 2000.

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