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X894 MJW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,680 mi
Last recorded125,680 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX894 MJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 125,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 124,421 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 124,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 123,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 121,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 118,088 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 115,995 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 113,058 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 113,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 109,546 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 109,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 105,699 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 101,397 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 97,449 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 93,014 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 87,826 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 82,783 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,790 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 78,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 75,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 71,134 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 66,179 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 63,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside inner cv boot leaking.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 63,621 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside inner cv boot leaking.

Pass 2 May 2007 58,532 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 58,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,762 miles

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

N\S stop lamp low light output (wrong bulb?)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MJW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MJW, 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 MJW registered?

X894 MJW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X894 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X894 MJW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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