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W218 XKL

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

139,523 mi
Last recorded139,523 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 XKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 139,523 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 136,868 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 136,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded special order (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 134,158 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 134,081 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 130,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 126,964 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 126,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 124,573 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 124,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 123,426 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 120,438 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 120,389 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded special order (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 117,660 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 114,996 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 114,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded special order (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded special order (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 110,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded special order (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded special order (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 104,928 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 100,864 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 100,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,626 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,145 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 75,145 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,249 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

nearside front brake disc worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 46,429 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 46,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,673 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,442 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 34,381 miles

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

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

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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W218 XKL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W218 XKL, 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

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What year was W218 XKL registered?

W218 XKL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W218 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W218 XKL shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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