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X987 OUD

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,827 mi
Last recorded101,827 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX987 OUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 101,827 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 101,827 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 97,977 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,488 miles

Engine Light On In Dash

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 85,702 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 85,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 73,198 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 73,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,164 miles

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

both rear axle bushes badly worn and have play.o/s steering arm to rack has slight play.

has the timing belt been replaced,we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years,failure causes major engine damage

Fail 17 Mar 2010 71,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear axle bushes badly worn and have play.o/s steering arm to rack has slight play.

has the timing belt been replaced,we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years,failure causes major engine damage

Fail 8 Apr 2009 65,443 miles

slight play in os track rod

205/55/16w

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nsf on 2mm and punctured

Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,443 miles

205/55/16w

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsf on 2mm and punctured

slight play in os track rod

Fail 17 Apr 2008 59,499 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

REAR REG. PLATE POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK OFFSIDE

Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,499 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

REAR REG. PLATE POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK OFFSIDE

Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,071 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 57,071 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2006 48,777 miles

Slight play in offside inner steering knuckle joint

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 OUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X987 OUD, 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 OUD registered?

X987 OUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 November 2000.

Is X987 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X987 OUD shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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