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X929 MKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,850 mi
Last recorded189,850 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX929 MKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2015 189,850 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance lense (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking top fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag mil (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

unable to check boot components[boot full]

Pass 22 Nov 2014 182,270 miles

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

slight play in steering rack end joints.

Fail 15 Nov 2014 182,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in steering rack end joints.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 170,230 miles

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

nsf steering arm has slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2013 170,229 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nsf steering arm has slight play

Fail 17 Oct 2012 151,543 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 151,543 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 145,304 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 145,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise both rear tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 16 Jul 2010 139,779 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 139,779 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2008 117,540 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2007 106,900 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 106,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 89,154 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 89,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres starting to deteriorate

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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X929 MKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X929 MKN, 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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X929 MKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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