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X885 CDG

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

165,281 mi
Last recorded165,281 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX885 CDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 165,281 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 165,737 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 162,575 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 157,582 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 153,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 150,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 150,035 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 144,119 miles

Nearside Rear getting close to legal wear limit.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 144,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity Side light. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear getting close to legal wear limit.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 139,054 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 139,054 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 133,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advisory (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 133,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advisory (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 126,074 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 126,074 miles

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

Nearside Front tread depth 2mm close to limit.

Offside Front tread depth close to limit.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 118,604 miles

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

slight play to nearside front track rod

slight play to offside front track rod

Pass 4 Dec 2013 111,063 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 103,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 97,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 90,895 miles

front brake disc's pitted

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2009 84,802 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 84,801 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 77,565 miles

Front and rear discs showing signs of corrosion & wear

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 69,675 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 69,669 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,359 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 60,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 52,508 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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X885 CDG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X885 CDG, 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 X885 CDG registered?

X885 CDG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X885 CDG safe to buy?

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