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X842 JLO

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,249 mi
Last recorded110,249 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX842 JLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 110,249 miles

os mirror poor/both front tyres on limits and bald at edge

Fail 7 Apr 2012 102,490 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 102,490 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 97,279 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 97,279 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear axle bushes very poor & weak, os door mirror cover missing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 90,012 miles

os door mirror cover broken

Fail 6 Apr 2010 90,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

os door mirror cover broken

Pass 2 Sep 2008 81,608 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 81,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 73,373 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 62,240 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 62,240 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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X842 JLO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X842 JLO, 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 X842 JLO registered?

X842 JLO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X842 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X842 JLO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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