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X881 VNJ

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,503 mi
Last recorded123,503 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX881 VNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 123,503 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 123,499 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 120,036 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 120,031 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 117,179 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres both perished

Pass 6 Oct 2012 109,402 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 109,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre stop light not working

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 97,481 miles

Airbag fault light illuminated

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner cv gaitor slight grease escaping

Fail 27 Oct 2011 97,481 miles

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

Airbag fault light illuminated

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner cv gaitor slight grease escaping

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,459 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

N/S mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front headlights tarnished

Pass 19 Aug 2010 86,868 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 86,868 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 80,295 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 80,295 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 75,828 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 75,828 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 70,417 miles

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

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

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

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)

tyre size = 205/55/16 W

Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,916 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 44,213 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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X881 VNJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X881 VNJ, 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 X881 VNJ registered?

X881 VNJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X881 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X881 VNJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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