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X996 BAN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,850 mi
Last recorded138,850 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX996 BAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 138,850 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 10 Dec 2013 130,789 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 5 Jan 2013 121,613 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 109,331 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 101,104 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 95,528 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to split but not resulting in movemrnt

Pass 3 Jan 2009 88,879 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 88,873 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 82,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2007 72,630 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 63,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X996 BAN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X996 BAN, 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 X996 BAN registered?

X996 BAN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X996 BAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X996 BAN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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