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X956 DAH

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,001 mi
Last recorded185,001 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 DAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 185,001 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 185,001 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 170,970 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 170,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 150,196 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 139,275 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 139,723 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 126,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 114,696 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 114,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 107,478 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 95,650 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 81,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 57,267 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 57,267 miles

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

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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X956 DAH is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X956 DAH, 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 X956 DAH registered?

X956 DAH is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X956 DAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X956 DAH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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