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X988 KUS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,753 mi
Last recorded143,753 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 KUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2012 143,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 127,269 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 98,231 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 118,832 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 105,072 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 105,052 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 97,647 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 91,478 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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X988 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X988 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 X988 KUS registered?

X988 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X988 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X988 KUS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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