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X843 LBJ

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,269 mi
Last recorded171,269 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX843 LBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 171,269 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 171,269 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 165,425 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 165,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 157,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front door hard to open from the inside

engine management light is on

Pass 3 Aug 2016 151,365 miles

Both rear tyres have nails in

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 144,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

Pass 7 Aug 2014 137,891 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 25 Jul 2013 129,738 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2013 129,737 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2012 124,218 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 118,112 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 118,110 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 112,503 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 106,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 96,948 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 87,591 miles

advise all brake pads worn low

advise slight compliance in front antiroll bar bushes

note new rear suspension bushes fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2007 87,493 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE FRONT 7 REAR PADS WORN LOW & WARNING LIGHT ON

ADVISE SLIGHT COMPLIANCE IN FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 21 Aug 2006 73,290 miles

advise slight compliance in front anti roll bar bushes

advise slight smear on front wipers

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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X843 LBJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 X843 LBJ, 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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X843 LBJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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