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X938 WCG

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,437 mi
Last recorded152,437 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX938 WCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 152,437 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 152,437 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 144,932 miles

slight moment in front suspension joints

underside slight surface corrosion

Pass 13 May 2016 136,681 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 129,692 miles

rear shocks damp

wipers smeary

Pass 2 Jun 2014 122,652 miles

headlamps faded badley

Fail 2 Jun 2014 122,652 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 position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamps faded badley

Pass 3 Jun 2013 114,491 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 109,502 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front outer c.v boot leaking grease

offside rear tyre on 3mm

oil leak

signs of air con system leaking

Fail 24 May 2012 109,502 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front outer c.v boot leaking grease

offside rear tyre on 3mm

oil leak

signs of air con system leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2011 101,862 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm

rear coil springs corroded

slight oil leaks

slight play in n/s/f track rod

Fail 28 May 2011 101,832 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm

rear coil springs corroded

slight oil leaks

slight play in n/s/f track rod

Fail 21 May 2010 92,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 May 2010 92,067 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 80,132 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges badly

some wear in offside steering rack to track rod end arm

Pass 16 May 2008 67,827 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 55,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 55,299 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2005 36,470 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 WCG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X938 WCG, 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 X938 WCG registered?

X938 WCG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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