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X992 URM

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,545 mi
Last recorded82,545 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX992 URM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 82,545 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose CAT collapsed internal (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders, below 0.6mm, 2.8mm across 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underneath all suspension and NS sill

Pass 14 Oct 2024 82,013 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose CAT collapsed inside (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underneath suspension and NS sill

Pass 13 Oct 2023 81,242 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 81,242 miles

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,412 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2022 80,412 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,293 miles

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

exhaust joining sleeve clamps rotten, advise new

Pass 6 Oct 2020 78,543 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,263 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 77,262 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 73,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,575 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 72,573 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,811 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 68,568 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,856 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,336 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,161 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 62,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,972 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 58,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,858 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,134 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,145 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,173 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 32,365 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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X992 URM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 X992 URM, 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 X992 URM registered?

X992 URM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X992 URM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X992 URM shows 28 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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