MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside wiper slight smearing
engine covers and under trays fitted
front brake discs corroded
rear springs corroded
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
engine covers and under trays fitted
front brake discs corroded
rear springs corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
stone chip windscreen outside swept area
Front number plate starting to seperate.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front number plate starting to seperate.
Front number plate starting to seperate
Nearside rear handbrake arm does not fully return
Slight play in nearside front hub bearing
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front number plate starting to seperate
Nearside rear handbrake arm does not fully return
Slight play in nearside front hub bearing
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs worn and corroded
front brake pads appear low
off/side/front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear axle beam bushes in poor condition
front brake discs worn and corroded
front brake pads appear low
off/side/front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear axle beam bushes in poor condition
rear number plate slightley delamated
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X998 BAN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 X998 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.
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What year was X998 BAN registered?
X998 BAN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 September 2000.
Is X998 BAN safe to buy?
The MOT history for X998 BAN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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