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X887 OUD

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

159,299 mi
Last recorded159,299 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX887 OUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2014 159,299 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 144,752 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 144,700 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML light on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 131,162 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine check light and service due light on

exhaust centre mounting broken

front discs corroded

n/s wiper blade starting to fall apart

n/s/r tyre 1.6-3mm

nail in the o/s/r tyre and 2-3mm

Fail 28 Jul 2012 131,162 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine check light and service due light on

exhaust centre mounting broken

front discs corroded

n/s wiper blade starting to fall apart

n/s/r tyre 1.6-3mm

nail in the o/s/r tyre and 2-3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2011 110,688 miles

Both track rods worn.

Engine managment light on.

Front discs corroded inside edge.

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 110,688 miles

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

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

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

Both track rods worn.

Engine managment light on.

Front discs corroded inside edge.

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

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

Rear discs worn.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 108,955 miles

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

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

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

Check engine lamp on

Front brake discs badly pitter on inner edge

Reap brake discs pitted and corroded

Rear brake pads worn low

Slight fluctuation OSF brake

Pass 18 Dec 2009 85,235 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,625 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/f inner brake disc

Fail 17 Sep 2008 59,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion to n/s/f inner brake disc

Pass 5 Sep 2007 46,224 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,554 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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X887 OUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OUD, 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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X887 OUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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