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X902 BAW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,556 mi
Last recorded204,556 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX902 BAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 204,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 204,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 195,946 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 195,762 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 181,110 miles

damage on alloys and bodywork

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f inner c/v boot cracking

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

oil on engine

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in steering

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r

Fail 19 Feb 2013 180,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

damage on alloys and bodywork

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f inner c/v boot cracking

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

oil on engine

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in steering

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r

Pass 8 Feb 2012 165,028 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

rear brake discs lipped

rear tyres starting to wear on edges and step in tred

Pass 2 Feb 2011 150,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear light lense damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2011 150,523 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2010 147,379 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 147,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 128,045 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight damage on nearside rear light lens

Pass 5 Jan 2008 117,436 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 106,590 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 98,096 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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X902 BAW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X902 BAW, 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 X902 BAW registered?

X902 BAW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X902 BAW safe to buy?

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