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X886 UMA

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,571 mi
Last recorded136,571 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX886 UMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 136,571 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 136,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 134,112 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 134,112 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 128,831 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

exhaust centre front support deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2014 124,502 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 124,486 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 116,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 111,889 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 111,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 108,351 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 101,442 miles

Oil leak

nsr tyre uneven wear

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 95,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 90,027 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 90,027 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 79,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 71,040 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 71,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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X886 UMA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X886 UMA, 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

How do I check the history of X886 UMA?

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What year was X886 UMA registered?

X886 UMA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X886 UMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X886 UMA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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