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X983 KUS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,428 mi
Last recorded125,428 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 KUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 125,428 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 125,390 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both headlight lenses frosting but image still visible

front wiper inserts too long but work ok

Pass 17 Dec 2012 114,222 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 114,222 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 106,508 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 106,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 105,838 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 84,259 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads worn & sensor touching disc poss causing the warning light on at dash

Fail 19 Sep 2009 84,236 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads worn & sensor touching disc poss causing the warning light on at dash

Pass 25 Jul 2008 75,714 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 75,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 68,869 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 59,064 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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X983 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X983 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 X983 KUS registered?

X983 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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