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X872 FDT

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

88,060 mi
Last recorded88,060 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX872 FDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 88,060 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 88,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 72,909 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 62,944 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 62,494 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 61,834 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 61,597 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 61,477 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 60,860 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 60,173 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 58,437 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,088 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 56,154 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,794 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,956 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,743 miles

rear axle bushes deterioating

Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,772 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,083 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,842 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,210 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 27,344 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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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X872 FDT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 X872 FDT, 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 X872 FDT registered?

X872 FDT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 October 2000.

Is X872 FDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X872 FDT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X872 FDT have outstanding finance?

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