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X913 PWL

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,947 mi
Last recorded133,947 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX913 PWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 133,947 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 127,457 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 127,468 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise e/m light on

advise radiator leak

advise rear tyres low tread

advise slight wear rack ends

Pass 8 Jan 2013 121,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear axle mount bushes deteriorated.

dampness at front of engine area of air con pump.

engine management light on.

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated and blowing.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 121,170 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear axle mount bushes deteriorated.

dampness at front of engine area of air con pump.

engine management light on.

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated and blowing.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 111,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 98,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

boot won't open went through rear seats to gain access to testable items.

nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,329 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,272 miles

Both front brake discs slightly lipped

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2008 61,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 53,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 44,055 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,055 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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X913 PWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X913 PWL, 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 X913 PWL registered?

X913 PWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X913 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X913 PWL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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