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W187 XKO

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

207,678 mi
Last recorded207,678 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 XKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 207,678 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2013 197,439 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak from radiater

not all brake pipes visable

Fail 28 May 2013 197,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak from radiater

not all brake pipes visable

Pass 13 Dec 2011 172,698 miles

front brake discs poor condition

play in nearside rack end

radiater core corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2011 172,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs poor condition

play in nearside rack end

radiater core corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 160,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2010 160,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 136,993 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 136,735 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 114,096 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 114,096 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS NEED RENEWING AND PADS

Pass 21 Jun 2006 88,615 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XKO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W187 XKO, 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 W187 XKO registered?

W187 XKO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W187 XKO safe to buy?

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