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W188 XBD

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,689 mi
Last recorded146,689 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 XBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 146,689 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

unable to check offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding.

Fail 8 May 2017 146,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

unable to check offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding.

Pass 4 Jun 2016 134,225 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 117,699 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 117,697 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 117,309 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2014 108,422 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 108,404 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 2 May 2013 100,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 100,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 86,402 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 86,176 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 238,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers rear brake binding slightly

slight play in nearside track rod

Pass 24 Jan 2011 238,648 miles

drivers rear brake binding slightly

slight play in nearside track rod

Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,611 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2009 63,444 miles

both front wipers starting to split

power steering pipe in poor condition but not leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2008 56,446 miles

n/s/f brake balances slow

o/s/r cracking

streeing play

Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,007 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 46,166 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 46,166 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 45,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W188 XBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W188 XBD, 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 W188 XBD registered?

W188 XBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W188 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 XBD shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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