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X921 MJW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

110,023 mi
Last recorded110,023 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX921 MJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 110,023 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 106,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 105,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 103,101 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 98,858 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,339 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,778 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,183 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,980 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 81,117 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in o/s and n/s/f top shock mounts

Pass 23 Aug 2014 76,516 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wear inner & outer edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 72,441 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,389 miles

Offside front wiper slightly worn.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

under carriage cover fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

under carrage cover fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,324 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,475 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 47,881 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,485 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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X921 MJW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 X921 MJW, 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 X921 MJW registered?

X921 MJW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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