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X72 KBO

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,489 mi
Last recorded151,489 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 KBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 151,489 miles

eng check lamp illuminated

Fail 4 Oct 2013 151,489 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

eng check lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 144,076 miles

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

Engine management warning light on during time of test ?

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge, close too centre 3/4 limit.

nearside inner drive shaft C.V. boot retaining strap missing

Fail 30 Oct 2012 144,025 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

nearside inner drive shaft C.V. boot retaining strap missing

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

Engine management warning light on during time of test ?

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge, close too centre 3/4 limit.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 134,323 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 122,181 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 122,180 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 109,238 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 98,821 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 86,825 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 86,825 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,942 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chip in screen

front number plate damage

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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X72 KBO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X72 KBO, 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 X72 KBO registered?

X72 KBO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X72 KBO safe to buy?

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