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X954 ROR

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,555 mi
Last recorded81,555 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX954 ROR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 81,555 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 81,555 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 80,715 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 79,345 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 78,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 77,365 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 74,960 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 72,721 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 72,712 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

all4 tyres slight steping on tread

Pass 8 Jun 2010 71,046 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 71,004 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 68,380 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,432 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 57,432 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 43,477 miles

advise rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 37,580 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 37,580 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both rear tyres worn out of shape

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake pads 90% worn

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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X954 ROR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X954 ROR, 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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X954 ROR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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