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X879 NUD

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,004 mi
Last recorded89,004 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 NUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,004 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2015 87,990 miles

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Sep 2015 87,990 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Aug 2014 86,807 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 85,039 miles

E.M.L.on

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

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 15 Aug 2013 85,039 miles

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

E.M.L.on

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,143 miles

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

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

Slight play O/S inner steering rack balljoint

Fail 30 Jul 2012 80,141 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Cannot gain access to boot area

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 75,011 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 75,011 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,965 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 68,962 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,687 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,896 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner side wall.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,215 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 44,197 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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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X879 NUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X879 NUD, 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 X879 NUD registered?

X879 NUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X879 NUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X879 NUD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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