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X887 CSC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

74,061 mi
Last recorded74,061 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX887 CSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2016 74,061 miles

Emissions not tested aborted due to excess smoke (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 9 Jan 2016 65,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,910 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 62,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 54,147 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 54,146 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 50,125 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front brake discs corroded

engine management lamp on

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,125 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

engine management lamp on

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,181 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,623 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 45,623 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,068 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 42,067 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,674 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 38,674 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 33,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2006 29,052 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 29,052 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 27,364 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front exhaust flex cover damaged (safe)

slight pattern fault o/s headlight

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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X887 CSC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 X887 CSC, 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 X887 CSC registered?

X887 CSC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X887 CSC safe to buy?

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