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W188 XDS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,251 mi
Last recorded128,251 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 XDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 128,251 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 128,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 119,680 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 119,679 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 110,886 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 110,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n /s/front brake disc

Pass 30 Nov 2009 102,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 92,498 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 92,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 82,915 miles

o/s rack end

Fail 19 Nov 2007 82,914 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rack end

Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,316 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 70,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XDS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W188 XDS?

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What year was W188 XDS registered?

W188 XDS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W188 XDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 XDS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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