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X876 FBB

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

162,450 mi
Last recorded162,450 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX876 FBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 162,450 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 152,497 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 152,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 144,727 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated but not likely to be mis read

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded & pitted

Fail 10 Feb 2014 144,727 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated but not likely to be mis read

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded & pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2013 133,606 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 133,606 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 124,904 miles

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

Nearside front and offside front tyres slightly worn on outer edges.

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 124,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front and offside front tyres slightly worn on outer edges.

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 113,518 miles

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

Front bumper lower trim split.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 113,518 miles

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

Front bumper lower trim split.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 103,374 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 103,374 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges - tracking needs adjusting

Pass 3 Mar 2009 95,921 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 95,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front skirt loose

Pass 8 Dec 2007 84,463 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 84,461 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 76,288 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 76,288 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 65,585 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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X876 FBB 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 55%.

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 X876 FBB, 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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X876 FBB is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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