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X851 OUD

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,132 mi
Last recorded58,132 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 OUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,132 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 58,130 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 51,506 miles

engine burning oil

engine knocking

Fail 3 Dec 2008 51,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,517 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,676 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

centre exhaust bracket weld fractured

wrong size front brake discs fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2005 32,090 miles

weld on centre exhaust broken

wrong size front brake discs fitted Advise replace

Fail 29 Nov 2005 32,090 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

weld on centre exhaust broken

wrong size brake discs fitted to n/s and o/s front Advise replace

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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X851 OUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X851 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X851 OUD?

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What year was X851 OUD registered?

X851 OUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X851 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X851 OUD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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