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X849 ULS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,402 mi
Last recorded147,402 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX849 ULS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 147,402 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 132,054 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 120,879 miles

Front light lenses are foggy.

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

NSF inner cv gaitor insecure.

OSF sill is damaged.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 120,879 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front light lenses are foggy.

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

NSF inner cv gaitor insecure.

OSF sill is damaged.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 120,825 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

chips in screen

front number plate brocken

offside cv boot wet

wear on brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2010 116,269 miles

wear on rear discs and pads

Pass 13 Mar 2009 109,153 miles

wear on lower arm bushes

Fail 13 Mar 2009 109,153 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

wear on lower arm bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2008 104,135 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 103,494 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 89,063 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 89,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 78,877 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

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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X849 ULS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X849 ULS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X849 ULS?

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What year was X849 ULS registered?

X849 ULS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 October 2000.

Is X849 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X849 ULS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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