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X735 KUS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,812 mi
Last recorded138,812 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX735 KUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 138,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 123,958 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 123,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

eml fault

Pass 22 Jan 2011 116,518 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)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 116,518 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 109,117 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 109,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 97,277 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 91,020 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 91,020 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 85,480 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 79,216 miles

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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X735 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 X735 KUS, 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 X735 KUS registered?

X735 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X735 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X735 KUS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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