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X912 FBL

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,603 mi
Last recorded197,603 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX912 FBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 197,603 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 197,603 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 188,571 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 180,901 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heat shield over middle exhaust box insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2013 180,901 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heat shield over middle exhaust box insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2012 174,111 miles

front exhaust mount corroded and broke but exhaust secure

Fail 26 Jun 2012 174,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front exhaust mount corroded and broke but exhaust secure

Pass 4 Jun 2011 166,116 miles

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

Pass 28 May 2010 163,843 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil sensor light coming

Pass 12 Jun 2009 158,379 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 158,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sump sensor connector broken

Pass 29 May 2008 147,676 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 137,433 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 137,433 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 125,112 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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X912 FBL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X912 FBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X912 FBL registered?

X912 FBL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X912 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X912 FBL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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