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X921 SRM

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,167 mi
Last recorded114,167 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX921 SRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 114,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Jul 2015 114,164 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre has a slighty worn inner edge of tread at 3mm

rear brake discs worn

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2014 110,164 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear arm bush slightly perished

offside lower arm rear bush slightly perished

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 22 Jul 2014 110,164 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear arm bush slightly perished

offside lower arm rear bush slightly perished

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 105,913 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 105,913 miles

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 101,297 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 96,933 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 92,695 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 87,755 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 84,112 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,645 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 75,645 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 65,512 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 SRM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 X921 SRM, 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 SRM registered?

X921 SRM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 November 2000.

Is X921 SRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X921 SRM 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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