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W187 KBT

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,506 mi
Last recorded152,506 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 KBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 152,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding, but not enough to show on RBT

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the flexible hose adjacent to the wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the flexible hose up by the fuel tank ( especially on the bend) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to legal tread limit

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge!

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake binding, but not enough to show on RBT

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the flexible hose up over the tank especially on the bend (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the flexible outer hose to the wheel over the suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge !

Offside Rear tyre close to legal tread limit

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small damage in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 152,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing corroded on the wheel arch causing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding, but not enough to show on RBT

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the flexible hose adjacent to the wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the flexible hose up by the fuel tank ( especially on the bend) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge!

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake binding, but not enough to show on RBT

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the flexible hose up over the tank especially on the bend (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the flexible outer hose to the wheel over the suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge !

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small damage in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 147,272 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 147,175 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 142,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 138,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 133,920 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 128,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 121,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F body work has accident damage

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 121,638 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F body work has accident damage

N/S/R wheel slightly binding when spun by hand

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2012 115,802 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 115,802 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 109,427 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 109,335 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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 104,070 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 96,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 90,862 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 90,862 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 87,194 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 82,079 miles

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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W187 KBT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W187 KBT, 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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W187 KBT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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