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X903 PCX

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,614 mi
Last recorded147,614 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX903 PCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 147,614 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 147,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 133,898 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 120,375 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 115,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s inner sunvisor retaining clamp brokem

Fail 7 Nov 2014 115,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s inner sunvisor retaining clamp brokem

Pass 29 Oct 2013 112,094 miles

Both front sidelights dim

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Only just passed emissions test

Pass 10 Sep 2012 110,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 104,335 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 97,755 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 89,641 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 79,270 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 69,678 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 61,139 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 50,627 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 50,627 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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X903 PCX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X903 PCX, 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 X903 PCX registered?

X903 PCX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X903 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X903 PCX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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