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X957 MBH

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,998 mi
Last recorded173,998 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX957 MBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 173,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 167,959 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 156,579 miles

ceter exhaust bracket broken

o,s,r pad low

Pass 22 Nov 2011 150,269 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 150,162 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

poor pattern on nearside headlight aim

poor pattern on offside headlight aim

Pass 22 Nov 2010 137,259 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 123,747 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 123,747 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 110,490 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 97,962 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 84,751 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

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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X957 MBH is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X957 MBH, 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 X957 MBH registered?

X957 MBH is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X957 MBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X957 MBH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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