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X97 APY

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,679 mi
Last recorded182,679 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 APY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 182,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 172,658 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 160,544 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 160,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 151,656 miles

brake pipes are plastic coated

Fail 30 Jul 2013 151,649 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes are plastic coated

Pass 7 Jul 2012 139,960 miles

2 x n/s and o/s rear brake pipes heavily swollen, unable to assess due to manufacturers protective coating

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 130,025 miles

n/s and o/s front, n/s front to rear and n/s rear brake pipes swelled, unable to assess due to manufacturers protective coating

Fail 12 Jul 2011 130,013 miles

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

n/s and o/s front, n/s front to rear and n/s rear brake pipes swelled, unable to assess due to manufacturers protective coating

Pass 3 Jul 2010 119,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 119,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 111,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 103,453 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 95,635 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 87,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2005 81,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X97 APY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X97 APY, 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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X97 APY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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