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W113 XGS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

195,319 mi
Last recorded195,319 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW113 XGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 195,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 186,362 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 186,362 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 175,292 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 175,292 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 164,466 miles

both headlamps very cloudy

Fail 30 Oct 2015 164,466 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both headlamps very cloudy

Pass 29 Oct 2014 154,325 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 154,325 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 143,007 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 142,935 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 114,799 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 95,542 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 95,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,168 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 78,168 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2008 64,638 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 64,620 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 55,915 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 51,764 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 47,809 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 47,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 47,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Cracks in nearside and offside rear tyres.

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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W113 XGS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W113 XGS, 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 W113 XGS registered?

W113 XGS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W113 XGS safe to buy?

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