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X897 DDG

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,783 mi
Last recorded86,783 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 DDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2023 86,783 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety steerring rack (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 85,218 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 85,139 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 8,264 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 80,030 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside outer sill damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2019 80,025 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2018 76,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,657 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 73,657 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,979 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,480 miles

slight play inner steering rack jionts

stone chips on front windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,734 miles

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)

front wiper blades starting to split on ends and smear

Pass 6 Nov 2013 49,263 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 45,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,635 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 40,002 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,002 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,809 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 37,809 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,385 miles

both rear tyres slightly lumpy

Pass 20 Oct 2007 30,891 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 26,964 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 22,796 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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X897 DDG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X897 DDG, 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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What year was X897 DDG registered?

X897 DDG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 October 2000.

Is X897 DDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X897 DDG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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