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X993 MJW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,466 mi
Last recorded156,466 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX993 MJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 156,466 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front link arms has slight play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 152,553 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 147,834 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 136,103 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 126,652 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 119,055 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 113,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 110,538 miles

front headlamps beam intensity poor

Fail 3 Sep 2012 110,538 miles

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

front headlamps beam intensity poor

Pass 9 Sep 2011 103,760 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 103,760 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 98,198 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 87,135 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,946 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 67,936 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 50,765 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 42,164 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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X993 MJW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X993 MJW, 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 X993 MJW registered?

X993 MJW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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