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X904 TGC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,061 mi
Last recorded138,061 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX904 TGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 138,061 miles

Engine management light on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight play in both rear subframe bushes

Fail 24 Jun 2013 137,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jun 2012 134,192 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 130,564 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 130,562 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 124,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Fail 15 Jun 2010 124,040 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Pass 2 Jun 2009 116,845 miles

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

Unable to check N/S/R & O/S/R seatbelts due to childs seats fitted

Fail 30 May 2009 116,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 23 May 2009 116,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 110,967 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear brake pads on 3mm

Fail 1 Apr 2008 110,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear brake pads on 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2007 104,168 miles

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2006 90,824 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X904 TGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X904 TGC, 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 X904 TGC registered?

X904 TGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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