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X838 OUD

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,194 mi
Last recorded126,194 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 OUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 126,194 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres light perished cracks

center exhaust mounting poor

engine light

offside inner cv boot leaking grease

small cuts to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Dec 2010 117,926 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 117,426 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn replace soon

o/s/ inner drive shaft gaiter split and leaking

oil leak from eng breather box

rear brake discs corroded and worn replace soon

Pass 10 Dec 2009 105,404 miles

Cuts in nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer walls

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Engine management light on

Front number plate cracked and starting to seperate

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2009 105,404 miles

Cuts in nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer walls

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Engine management light on

Front number plate cracked and starting to seperate

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

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2008 91,687 miles

Both front tyres low

Both front, rear suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Cuts in nearside rear tyre outer wall perished and low

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Front number plate cracked and starting seperate

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2008 91,685 miles

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

Both front tyres low

Both front, rear suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Cuts in nearside rear tyre outer wall perished and low

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Front number plate cracked and starting seperate

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2007 78,308 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

Damage to nearside

Damage to rear bumper

Front number plate cracked

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2006 65,825 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 65,825 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front lower arm bush perished and split.

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall.

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed.

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition.

Front and rear bumpers damaged.

Front number plate cracked.

Offside rear tyre low on tread.

Play in steering rack.

Slight play in both top mounts.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 53,180 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

front number plate damaged

play in steering rack

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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X838 OUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X838 OUD, 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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X838 OUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X838 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X838 OUD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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