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X909 OBW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,489 mi
Last recorded66,489 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX909 OBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 66,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 66,489 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 63,866 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 58,515 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 58,085 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 57,052 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 56,734 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 56,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 55,572 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,995 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

advise slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,775 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,235 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 47,832 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,197 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 45,197 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,677 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,898 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,556 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 39,517 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,516 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 33,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2006 26,434 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 26,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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 OBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X909 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

X909 OBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 October 2000.

Is X909 OBW safe to buy?

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