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X987 GGC

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,666 mi
Last recorded96,666 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX987 GGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 96,666 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 96,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 84,492 miles

both front top mounts slight vertical lift

o/s wing mirror cracked

o/s/f inner suspension bush splitting

o/s/r tyre inner 3rd

Pass 22 Aug 2008 73,494 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 73,494 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 64,250 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 55,569 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 48,622 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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X987 GGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X987 GGC, 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

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What year was X987 GGC registered?

X987 GGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X987 GGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X987 GGC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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