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X852 NUD

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,813 mi
Last recorded148,813 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX852 NUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 148,813 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 141,991 miles

slight play nearside front inner rack joint

Fail 24 Mar 2015 141,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight play nearside front inner rack joint

Fail 18 Mar 2015 141,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre wall heavily worn

o/s/f suspension arm bush deteriorated near to excess

o/s/f tyre at 2mm tread depth

o/s/r tyre has cut tread

play in n/s inner steering rack joint

screen chipped

Fail 9 Jan 2014 132,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front suspension arm bushes deteriated and split

horn output deteriated

n/s/r tyre low tread inner edge (raised edge)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 132,629 miles

front suspension arm bushes deteriated and split

horn output deteriated

n/s/r tyre low tread inner edge (raised edge)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 126,233 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 117,899 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2010 108,820 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 108,820 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 97,166 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 85,886 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 85,886 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,650 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 74,650 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 61,682 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 50,392 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 50,392 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)

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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X852 NUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X852 NUD, 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 X852 NUD registered?

X852 NUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X852 NUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X852 NUD shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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