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X896 UEV

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,266 mi
Last recorded135,266 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 UEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 135,266 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear disc corroding

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 31 Jul 2014 135,266 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear disc corroding

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 31 Jul 2013 132,221 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 31 Jul 2013 132,221 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 10 Jul 2012 127,797 miles

head lights poor image

slight play in n/s and o/s steering

Pass 5 Jul 2011 121,711 miles

head lights poor image ;slight play in rack ;slight wear in axle bushes

Pass 7 May 2010 111,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 102,546 miles

slight play at both front top shock mounts

Pass 9 May 2008 93,375 miles

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

n/s/r shock cover broken

o/s/f cv boot slight weep of grease

Pass 9 May 2007 82,935 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 82,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dust cover on n/s/r shock insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2006 81,217 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X896 UEV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X896 UEV, 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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X896 UEV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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