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X998 BAN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,067 mi
Last recorded147,067 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 BAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 147,067 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 143,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 142,852 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 140,200 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 136,615 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake discs corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 136,615 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake discs corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 133,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 129,688 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 129,688 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 124,943 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 120,936 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 115,844 miles

Front number plate starting to seperate.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 115,844 miles

Front number plate starting to seperate.

Pass 9 May 2011 111,561 miles

Front number plate starting to seperate

Nearside rear handbrake arm does not fully return

Slight play in nearside front hub bearing

Fail 6 May 2011 111,561 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 101,918 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 92,805 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 92,805 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 87,126 miles

rear number plate slightley delamated

Pass 4 May 2007 74,300 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 62,650 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 62,650 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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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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