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X997 KUS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,175 mi
Last recorded215,175 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 KUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 215,175 miles

aftermarket plastic undertrays zip tied into place not allowing inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2018 211,333 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 201,901 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light illuminated

windscreen has a sticker outside of zone `A`

wipers do not switch off once activated

Fail 12 Jan 2017 201,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light illuminated

windscreen has a sticker outside of zone `A`

wipers do not switch off once activated

Front both driveshaft's fouling front anti-roll bar

Pass 20 Jan 2016 191,829 miles

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 191,827 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 191,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 191,548 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 174,960 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 158,420 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 158,418 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 142,612 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2011 142,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 131,407 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 120,406 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 112,758 miles

both front tyre treads on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly split

front brake discs corroded slightly on inner face

near side front inner driveshaft gaitor split

off side front tyre outer sidewall damaged (cords not showing)

slight play in near side front steering arm

Fail 9 Sep 2008 112,755 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyre treads on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly split

front brake discs corroded slightly on inner face

near side front inner driveshaft gaitor split

off side front tyre outer sidewall damaged (cords not showing)

slight play in near side front steering arm

Pass 12 May 2008 107,336 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 94,887 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 94,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 81,317 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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X997 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X997 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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X997 KUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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