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W221 KUD

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,056 mi
Last recorded210,056 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 KUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 210,056 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 196,651 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 196,651 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

OIL leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 185,472 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 171,309 miles

both front shocker top bearings slightly rough

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

slight play offside front track arm

Pass 12 Feb 2010 164,534 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 164,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 158,561 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 158,482 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 153,517 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 146,933 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 138,326 miles

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

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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W221 KUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W221 KUD, 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 W221 KUD registered?

W221 KUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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