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X868 AAE

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,121 mi
Last recorded160,121 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX868 AAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 160,121 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (heavily) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (heavily) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front headlights de-graded

Fail 28 Jan 2022 160,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (heavily) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (heavily) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front headlights de-graded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 155,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear spring rusty

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 1 Feb 2021 155,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear spring rusty

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 28 Jan 2020 149,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 27 Jan 2020 149,404 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 12 Feb 2019 143,724 miles

both front inner rack ends have play

rear reg plate deteriated slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2019 143,724 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working o/s/f sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working o/s/r sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing o/s/f wheel has 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding n/s/r brake (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower arm (rear rubber bush ) banging under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner rack ends have play

rear reg plate deteriated slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2018 138,560 miles

both reg plates slightly deteriated

front brake imbalace 20%

o/s/f inner rack play

Fail 9 Feb 2018 138,560 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f inner cv boot split (2.4.G.4e)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both front dip beams no clear image (1.8.A.1a)

both reg plates slightly deteriated

front brake imbalace 20%

o/s/f inner rack play

Pass 23 Jan 2017 134,614 miles

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

o/s/f inner wheel rim has slight damage

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Fail 20 Jan 2017 134,614 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r outer pads (3.5.1g)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f outer cv boot split (2.4.G.4e)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r tyre inner sidewall has long tear (exposes cords) (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

o/s/f inner wheel rim has slight damage

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Pass 20 Jan 2016 131,069 miles

both rear discs worn/deteriated

o/s/f inner rack has slight play

Fail 20 Jan 2016 131,069 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f outer cv boot split (2.4.G.4e)

both rear discs worn/deteriated

o/s/f inner rack has slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2015 127,058 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front inner rack ends have play

n/s/f tyre wearing low in center

o/s/f front tyre wearing bald on inner edge to 3/4 area

Fail 12 Feb 2015 127,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front hea\dlight covers deteriated

both front inner rack ends have play

n/s/f tyre wearing low in center

o/s/f front tyre wearing bald on inner edge to 3/4 area

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 21 Jan 2014 118,840 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front headlight covers deteriated

n/s/f inner rack has play

o/s/r subframe bush deteriated

Fail 21 Jan 2014 118,840 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front headlight covers deteriated

n/s/f inner rack has play

o/s/r subframe bush deteriated

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,392 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front struts have approx 8mm play at top mount area whilst suspended

o/s/r tyre slightly under in flated

Fail 15 Jan 2013 109,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front struts have approx 8mm play at top mount area whilst suspended

o/s/r tyre slightly under in flated

Pass 11 Jan 2012 105,053 miles

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

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

both front inner rack ends have play

Fail 11 Jan 2012 105,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front inner rack ends have play

Pass 16 Dec 2010 96,698 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2010 96,698 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2009 88,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 16 Dec 2009 88,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 11 Jul 2008 72,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 72,753 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 63,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,125 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2006 55,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 11 Sep 2006 55,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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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X868 AAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X868 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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X868 AAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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