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X865 GCY

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,261 mi
Last recorded184,261 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 GCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 184,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills under front doors (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 174,437 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2018 174,437 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 165,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 165,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 158,603 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 158,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 124,788 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 138,336 miles

o/s front coil spring turning in its seat

outer shrouds of rear shock absorbers loose

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2013 138,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

o/s front coil spring turning in its seat

outer shrouds of rear shock absorbers loose

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2012 127,172 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 117,239 miles

rack pinion slight movement inner ball joint near side front

Pass 16 Dec 2010 103,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside and offside brake disc slightly worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Dec 2009 91,941 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 91,939 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 80,096 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 63,026 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,026 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2006 56,998 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 56,998 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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X865 GCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X865 GCY, 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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X865 GCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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