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X987 KCE

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,061 mi
Last recorded163,061 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX987 KCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2015 163,061 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Both steering rack inner joints have play.

Centre exhaust mounting broken

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

O/S/F tyre worn badly on the outer edges.

Oil leak.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 156,850 miles

Both headlight beam patterns poor.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 148,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 148,282 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 143,163 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 143,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 132,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 115,311 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust center mount brockon

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 8 Nov 2010 115,311 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust center mount brockon

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 12 Nov 2009 98,204 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 98,204 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 81,414 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,202 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X987 KCE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X987 KCE, 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 X987 KCE registered?

X987 KCE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X987 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X987 KCE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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