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X939 NUG

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

170,746 mi
Last recorded170,746 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX939 NUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 170,746 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

both front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

both front suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar and rear axle starting to rust

both front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

both steering rack gaitors starting to crack/ perish - power steering hose slightly damp

centre exhaust mounting bracket rusty/ cracked - rear exhaust mounting bracket rusty

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front suspension top mounting slight movement

nearside rear seatbelt recoil slightly slow

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

slight oil leak/ gear box area slightly damp

spare wheel/ tyre missing

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 28 Feb 2025 164,432 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

both front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

both front suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar and rear axle starting to rust

both front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

centre exhaust mounting bracket rusty/ cracked

gear box area slightly damp

handbrake performance slightly low

power steering hose slightly damp

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2024 156,945 miles

both front suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar and rear axle starting to rust

centre exhaust mounting bracket rusty/ cracked

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

power steering hose and reservoir slightly damp

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack at inner joints

Fail 19 Feb 2024 156,937 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar and rear axle starting to rust

centre exhaust mounting bracket rusty/ cracked

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

power steering hose and reservoir slightly damp

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack at inner joints

Pass 2 Mar 2023 150,967 miles

front suspension coil springs, rear axle and front antiroll bar starting to rust

front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

nearside front tyre- outer sidewall slightly distorted

nearside steering inner joint slight movement

power steering hose slightly damp

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2022 143,218 miles

front suspension coil springs, rear axle and front antiroll bar starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

power steering hose slightly damp

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2021 134,764 miles

both front suspension coil springs and rear axle starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

offside rear brake pads worn low

power steering hose slightly damp

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2020 125,553 miles

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front suspension top mounting slight lift

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,944 miles

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

centre exhaust clamp/ sleeve rusty

handbrake performances slightly low

nearside front top suspension mounting slight lift

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2018 108,038 miles

both front top suspension mountings slight lift

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

centre exhaust clamp/ sleeve starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

Pass 4 Mar 2017 98,046 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,175 miles

both front headlamps starting to discolour and beam patterns slightly weak

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,482 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 82,403 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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,629 miles

front wiperblades poor

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,056 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 64,056 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,216 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,035 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,332 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 42,189 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front number plate is damaged

Slight play in top column bearing

Wipers smearing when tested and stone chips to front screen

WARNING: Plastic bag trapped inside Nearside front hub unit wraped around abs ring, sensor, and hub DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,510 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 33,248 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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X939 NUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X939 NUG, 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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X939 NUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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