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X977 BFJ

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,371 mi
Last recorded237,371 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX977 BFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 237,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 237,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 227,356 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 227,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 216,714 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 196,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 171,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 133,490 miles

nearside front inner c.v gaiter split

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

some scale to rear brake discs

Fail 24 Sep 2011 133,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front inner c.v gaiter split

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

some scale to rear brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2010 104,241 miles

windscreen has several stone chips in the swept area but all under 40mm

Fail 24 Sep 2010 104,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen has several stone chips in the swept area but all under 40mm

Pass 2 Nov 2009 95,520 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 85,108 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 85,087 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 77,384 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 68,665 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 68,663 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs rusting on inner edge

offside rear axle bush deterioating

Pass 25 Oct 2005 60,005 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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X977 BFJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X977 BFJ, 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 X977 BFJ registered?

X977 BFJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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