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W187 XNS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,117 mi
Last recorded128,117 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 XNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 128,117 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 128,116 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 114,163 miles

Both rear brakes binding on slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 114,130 miles

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)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear brakes binding on slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 102,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

offside rear inner tyre wall splitting

raer brakes sticking slightly

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 6 Aug 2009 102,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

offside rear inner tyre wall splitting

raer brakes sticking slightly

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 6 Aug 2008 92,122 miles

slight leak from nearside of steering rack

Fail 6 Aug 2008 92,122 miles

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

slight leak from nearside of steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2007 90,987 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 90,987 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 78,976 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 XNS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W187 XNS, 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 XNS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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