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X873 UTU

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,457 mi
Last recorded95,457 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX873 UTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 95,457 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 95,457 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,705 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 86,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate in poor condition.

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 1 Oct 2013 80,654 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate in poor condition.

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,383 miles

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

rear road springs corroded. air bag light on

Fail 3 Oct 2012 76,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear road springs corroded. air bag light on

Pass 3 Oct 2011 73,343 miles

air bag light on

play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,697 miles

clutch worn out

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,595 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,478 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,749 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,357 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 38,771 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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X873 UTU is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X873 UTU, 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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What year was X873 UTU registered?

X873 UTU is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is X873 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X873 UTU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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