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X914 KUS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,470 mi
Last recorded163,470 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX914 KUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 163,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 163,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 151,210 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 150,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 131,905 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 131,884 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 126,825 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 123,895 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 123,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2013 117,857 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 117,838 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 109,518 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,306 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 101,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 96,352 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 95,388 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Jul 2010 95,345 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil level low

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Jul 2009 84,479 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 84,479 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,856 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 63,721 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 63,721 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

RIBBED BELT CRACKED

Pass 11 Apr 2006 49,534 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 49,225 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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X914 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X914 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 X914 KUS registered?

X914 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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