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X905 DDG

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,723 mi
Last recorded159,723 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX905 DDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 159,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 159,723 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n/s/f bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both sides (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 138,769 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 138,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 133,784 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 133,784 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 129,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 121,483 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 121,473 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 109,591 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on edges and on limit

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and on limit

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Mar 2009 102,787 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 90,187 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 78,043 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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X905 DDG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X905 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 X905 DDG registered?

X905 DDG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X905 DDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X905 DDG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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