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X914 HFE

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

183,954 mi
Last recorded183,954 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX914 HFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 183,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 174,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.2.A.1b)

cat/rattle

Fail 29 Nov 2017 174,666 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort nil (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.2.A.1b)

cat/rattle

Pass 15 Nov 2016 168,431 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view deteriorated ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 168,431 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view deteriorated ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

boot will not close securely

Pass 13 Nov 2015 163,146 miles

BOTH rear brakes binding slightly

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 163,084 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH rear brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 158,042 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 158,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 151,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

play in both steering rack end joints

Pass 30 Nov 2013 151,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

play in both steering rack end joints

Pass 17 Nov 2012 143,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

headlamp lenses opaque

Fail 17 Nov 2012 143,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

headlamp lenses opaque

Pass 19 Nov 2011 131,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 131,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 119,944 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 4 Dec 2010 119,944 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 17 Nov 2009 109,841 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 109,841 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 86,990 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 71,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2006 59,932 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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X914 HFE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X914 HFE, 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 X914 HFE registered?

X914 HFE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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