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X851 UUA

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,449 mi
Last recorded178,449 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 UUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 178,449 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 167,388 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

dust sleeve on o\s rear shocker loose

Fail 29 Jan 2016 167,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked around side wall near tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split and insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

dust sleeve on o\s rear shocker loose

Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,006 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 87,006 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 159,543 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 159,543 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 149,002 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 149,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 129,466 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 129,436 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 107,579 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 98,259 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 98,259 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 90,252 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 90,252 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 83,174 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 83,101 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 77,075 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 76,961 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

hand brake button

Pass 21 Jan 2006 66,666 miles

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

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 UUA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UUA, 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

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What year was X851 UUA registered?

X851 UUA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 December 2000.

Is X851 UUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X851 UUA shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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