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X909 ABC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,774 mi
Last recorded107,774 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX909 ABC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 107,774 miles

Nearside Front sticker on windscreen

Fail 24 Nov 2017 107,772 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sticker on windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2016 106,286 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 104,468 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 102,170 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 100,322 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 100,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2012 97,863 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 95,475 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre has minor cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2011 95,475 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre has minor cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2010 93,192 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Nov 2009 90,918 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 90,918 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO THE ELEGAL LIMIT

Pass 21 Oct 2008 86,021 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 78,570 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 78,547 miles

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)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 78,422 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 72,187 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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X909 ABC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X909 ABC, 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 X909 ABC registered?

X909 ABC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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