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X972 NRS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,348 mi
Last recorded74,348 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 NRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,348 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 105,791 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,471 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,316 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,176 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,705 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,749 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,045 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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X972 NRS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X972 NRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X972 NRS?

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What year was X972 NRS registered?

X972 NRS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X972 NRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X972 NRS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X972 NRS have outstanding finance?

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