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X938 OUD

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,393 mi
Last recorded101,393 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX938 OUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 101,393 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 98,355 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,560 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 93,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,406 miles

both side front suspension arm rear bushes are perished

engine managmet light on

headlamp lenses are cloudy

nearside rear tyre is on legal limit of 1.6mm

offside front suspension top mounting rough in rotation

Fail 3 Apr 2015 90,363 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both side front suspension arm rear bushes are perished

engine managmet light on

headlamp lenses are cloudy

nearside rear tyre is on legal limit of 1.6mm

offside front suspension top mounting rough in rotation

Pass 5 Apr 2014 85,230 miles

EML is on

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 85,230 miles

EML is on

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,853 miles

engine lamp on

rear frame mountings perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,086 miles

center exhaust mounting poor

engine lamp on

rear coil springs corroded

reg plates poor

Fail 15 Mar 2012 73,086 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

center exhaust mounting poor

engine lamp on

rear coil springs corroded

reg plates poor

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,420 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on

front pads worn low

Fail 4 Mar 2011 64,420 miles

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on

front pads worn low

Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,740 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 54,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,429 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn

exhaust front pipe flexi poor

Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,549 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 34,710 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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X938 OUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X938 OUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X938 OUD registered?

X938 OUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X938 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X938 OUD shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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