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X853 WVK

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,187 mi
Last recorded57,187 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 WVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 57,187 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 51,056 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 43,057 miles

rear discs corroded

roughness nearside front wheelbearing

Fail 13 Nov 2009 42,940 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 36,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,442 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 29,147 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 25,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 WVK is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVK, 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 X853 WVK registered?

X853 WVK is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X853 WVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X853 WVK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X853 WVK have outstanding finance?

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