MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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XIL 3971 is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 95,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XIL 3971, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of XIL 3971?
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What year was XIL 3971 registered?
XIL 3971 is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 July 2003.
Is XIL 3971 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XIL 3971 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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