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X853 AAE

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

175,647 mi
Last recorded175,647 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 AAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 175,647 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 175,627 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 169,021 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 169,021 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 161,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 161,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 149,802 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 149,802 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 137,646 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 137,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 122,412 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 122,408 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 104,261 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 104,168 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 83,012 miles

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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X853 AAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X853 AAE, 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 X853 AAE registered?

X853 AAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X853 AAE safe to buy?

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