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X895 EJB

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

171,162 mi
Last recorded171,162 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX895 EJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 171,162 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2023 170,951 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 170,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 169,876 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 169,876 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2019 169,106 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 169,097 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front h lamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexible hose in contact with inner wheel (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inside of wheel rubbing track rod end

Nearside Front inside wheel rubbing track rod end

Nearside Front tyres fouling inner arch

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyres fouling inner arch

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tail light loose but secure

Pass 25 Jul 2018 168,173 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 168,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible beam kicks up to right (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible beam kicks up to right (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 164,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 161,559 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

N/S inner driveshaft boot deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 161,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 157,371 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 153,365 miles

all tyres wear on inner edges

Fail 20 Dec 2011 143,379 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 143,379 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 137,033 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 129,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 122,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2007 115,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 109,255 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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X895 EJB is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X895 EJB, 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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X895 EJB is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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