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X898 KUS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,710 mi
Last recorded77,710 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 KUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,710 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,438 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,201 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 53,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,475 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres on inner edges

engine oil low

Fail 23 Feb 2010 45,231 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres on inner edges

engine oil low

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,370 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,266 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,922 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 26,921 miles

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

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)

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

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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X898 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 X898 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 X898 KUS registered?

X898 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X898 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X898 KUS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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