MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,251 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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)
o/s rack end
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
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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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.
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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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