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X957 KUS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,551 mi
Last recorded104,551 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX957 KUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 104,551 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 99,403 miles

Nearside Front drop link bush has slight play

Nearside Rear shocker has slight misting of oil

Fail 12 Jul 2018 99,339 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing catch not visable to test operation (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drop link bush has slight play

Nearside Rear shocker has slight misting of oil

Fail 29 May 2018 97,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber badly torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 92,310 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 92,310 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 85,075 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 84,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Handbrake on18 percent

Pass 10 Jul 2015 77,881 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 77,794 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 72,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,485 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,186 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,373 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,366 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 23 Jun 2010 62,364 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 62,363 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 55,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

part of front pipe mounting weld split

rear axle bushes split both sides

rear tyres have different speed ratings

Pass 2 Jun 2007 53,192 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 52,178 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 45,886 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 45,886 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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X957 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X957 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 X957 KUS registered?

X957 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X957 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X957 KUS shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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