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X981 PHD

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

266,549 mi
Last recorded266,549 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 PHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 266,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both offside and near side bottom lower rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 266,548 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both offside and near side bottom lower rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 260,494 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 249,322 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 237,992 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 237,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 226,983 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 May 2013 226,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

all suspension lower

drive shafts rubing on roll bar

Pass 27 Apr 2012 216,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust backbox fouling nearside rear coil spring

Fail 26 Apr 2012 216,908 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust backbox fouling nearside rear coil spring

Pass 28 Apr 2011 212,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 212,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 209,367 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 209,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 196,466 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 196,466 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 178,812 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 166,999 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 166,846 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 153,132 miles

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

Offside Front brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine oil on min leavel

Fail 21 Apr 2006 153,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine oil on min leavel

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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X981 PHD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X981 PHD, 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 X981 PHD registered?

X981 PHD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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