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X985 RRN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,925 mi
Last recorded155,925 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 RRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2023 155,925 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen cracked and chipped (3.2 (c) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central central exhaust heat shield loose

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt badly cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2022 141,464 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 125,968 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 113,473 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides- rack end shafts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides- poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 91,769 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken, still secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reduced dampening

Fail 22 Feb 2019 91,768 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides- axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust bracket broken, still secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reduced dampening

Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,003 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,877 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,759 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 28,958 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 27,550 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 24,542 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,926 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)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 18,514 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly soiled.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,517 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front Registration plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2007 14,625 miles

all discs rusty & slightly pitted

Pass 3 Oct 2006 12,497 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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X985 RRN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X985 RRN, 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 X985 RRN registered?

X985 RRN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 October 2000.

Is X985 RRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X985 RRN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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