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X863 WBR

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

222,039 mi
Last recorded222,039 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX863 WBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 222,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

exhaust slightly blowing

Fail 3 Apr 2019 222,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 6 Apr 2018 221,920 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 221,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 210,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

headlamp lenses deteriorated affecting beam image

Fail 13 Jan 2017 209,632 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

headlamp lenses deteriorated affecting beam image

Pass 16 Jan 2016 196,242 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 196,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 178,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2015 178,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2014 165,062 miles

Brakes ; decelerometer brake test only 4 WD

Brakes ; o/s/f brake hoe ferrule corroded

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 165,061 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; decelerometer brake test only 4 WD

Brakes ; front discs worn & corroded on inner face , may be weakened

Brakes ; o/s/f brake hoe ferrule corroded

Brakes ; rear brake discs worn / corroded , may be weakened

Brakes ; rear brake pads worn thin , recommend replace

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Nopte ; unable to spin check o/s/r wheel bearing due to binding brake

Note ; headlamp aim requires recheck after repairs

Note ; suspension coil springs should be replaced as a pair to ensure even ride & height

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 142,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake test ; decelerometer test only , permanenet 4 WD

brakes ; front discs worn / corroded inner face , restricted views , may be weakened , recommend replace

brakes ; rear discs worn / corroded ,restricted views , may be weakened

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

fuel tank ; support strap corroded , suspect weakened

headlamps ; adjusters incomplete , reflectors may become insecure

note ; engine under guard & o/s/f inner wing moulding missing

number plates ; front damaged & rear deteriorated , recommend replace

Pass 12 Dec 2012 142,019 miles

brake test ; decelerometer test only , permanenet 4 WD

brakes ; front discs worn / corroded inner face , restricted views , may be weakened , recommend replace

brakes ; rear discs worn / corroded ,restricted views , may be weakened

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

fuel tank ; support strap corroded , suspect weakened

headlamps ; adjusters incomplete , reflectors may become insecure

note ; engine under guard & o/s/f inner wing moulding missing

number plates ; front damaged & rear deteriorated , recommend replace

Pass 15 Dec 2011 130,120 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 122,384 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 113,865 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 111,458 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 111,458 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 108,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 108,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 101,080 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 100,693 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 85,734 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 85,734 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

rear registration plate loose but not insecure

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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X863 WBR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 X863 WBR, 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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X863 WBR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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