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X894 KUS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,081 mi
Last recorded82,081 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX894 KUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,081 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil springs corroded

o/s/f slight play in steering rack inner joints

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 74,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2013 74,809 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 68,410 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2012 68,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,467 miles

lip at rear discs

offside repeater showing white light

plastic housing missing from offside rear seat belt buckle

slight play at steering column

Fail 2 Jun 2011 66,465 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise brake check/ front failing on rolling road readings however do not seem to be binding otherwise?

lip at rear discs

offside rear wheel stiff to turn

offside repeater showing white light

plastic housing missing from offside rear seat belt buckle

slight play at offside front track rod end

slight play at steering column

Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,045 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 55,045 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 50,792 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 45,957 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 40,636 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 40,302 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X894 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X894 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.

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X894 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X894 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X894 KUS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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