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N9 SHX

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,453 mi
Last recorded139,453 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 SHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 139,453 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 139,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 128,480 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 128,480 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 118,503 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 111,104 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 102,704 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 102,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 88,095 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 88,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N9 SHX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N9 SHX, 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 N9 SHX registered?

N9 SHX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is N9 SHX safe to buy?

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