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W218 YKL

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,333 mi
Last recorded82,333 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 YKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,333 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 82,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres perished in side walls

temp repair to sharp edge on near side rear

Fail 4 Jan 2013 79,334 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres perished in side walls

Pass 3 Jan 2012 76,373 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished in side walls

Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,260 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2009 67,542 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 67,542 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 62,922 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 62,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 59,480 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,009 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 55,930 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight scoring and corrosion to n/s/f inner brake disc

Pass 29 Jul 2006 47,267 miles

Catalytic converter noisy (rattling)

both front headlamp aims on bottom limit

Fail 22 Jul 2006 47,122 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both headlamp aims on bottom limit

catalytic converter noisy (rattling)

front wiperblades split

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 YKL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YKL, 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 W218 YKL registered?

W218 YKL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W218 YKL safe to buy?

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