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X840 JDS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

179,655 mi
Last recorded179,655 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX840 JDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 179,655 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 179,652 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise oil low

Fail 24 Feb 2014 179,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 156,208 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 156,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 133,555 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 133,537 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Sep 2011 133,523 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 122,482 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge close to limit and perished

near side rear metal brake pipe corroded

off side rear metal brake pipe and brake hose secured by cable ties ( advise replace )

Fail 11 Sep 2010 122,482 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge close to limit and perished

near side rear metal brake pipe corroded

off side rear metal brake pipe and brake hose secured by cable ties ( advise replace )

Pass 19 Sep 2009 105,723 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 105,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 98,952 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 87,291 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 77,547 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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X840 JDS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X840 JDS, 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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X840 JDS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X840 JDS safe to buy?

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