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X988 AWE

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

150,418 mi
Last recorded150,418 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 AWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 150,418 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 150,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 138,662 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 138,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 131,050 miles

front driver side inbalance 25% on brakes

Fail 29 Dec 2011 131,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 130,945 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 120,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 14 Dec 2010 120,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 14 Dec 2009 104,172 miles

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

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

corrosion present on front and rear discs

Fail 10 Dec 2009 104,172 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

corrosion present on front and rear discs

Pass 29 Oct 2008 90,512 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 76,664 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 76,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Fail 8 May 2007 67,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 51,421 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 51,421 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X988 AWE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 X988 AWE, 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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X988 AWE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 November 2000.

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