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X988 NWL

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,568 mi
Last recorded143,568 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 NWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 143,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 140,994 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 140,728 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine Management Light on

Pass 5 Nov 2012 127,917 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2012 127,917 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2011 119,256 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 110,147 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 110,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 99,046 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 83,466 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 73,335 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 73,335 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,045 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 54,667 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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 NWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWL, 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 NWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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