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X894 AAE

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,469 mi
Last recorded162,469 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX894 AAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 162,469 miles

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2011 153,100 miles

front brake pads worn to limit and discs well worn

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s parkbrake cable sticking

Fail 14 Jun 2011 153,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake pads worn to limit and discs well worn

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s parkbrake cable sticking

Pass 8 Jun 2010 142,655 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes well worn

front tyres well worn 215/45/17

o/s parkbrake cable outer swollen and brake sticking slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2009 126,695 miles

front and rear brake pads and discs well worn

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 16 May 2008 109,174 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 109,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 103,274 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 103,154 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 98,378 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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X894 AAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X894 AAE, 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 X894 AAE registered?

X894 AAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X894 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X894 AAE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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