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X899 KUS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

102,206 mi
Last recorded102,206 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 KUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 102,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 102,200 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 94,181 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all road springs are rusty looking

both headlamps are starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Aug 2012 94,170 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all road springs are rusty looking

both headlamps are starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Aug 2011 88,174 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front inner face of brake disc badly correded

Fail 17 Aug 2011 88,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front inner face of brake disc badly correded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,830 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,976 miles

both front tyres wearing low

slight play both front bearings

Fail 17 Aug 2009 74,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low

slight play both front bearings

Pass 5 Nov 2008 73,281 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 73,281 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 65,885 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 65,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,090 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 58,090 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 49,971 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 49,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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X899 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X899 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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What year was X899 KUS registered?

X899 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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