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SIL 4669

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,510 mi
Last recorded176,510 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 4669
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 176,510 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 176,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 157,751 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 146,760 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 146,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SIL 4669 is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SIL 4669, 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

How do I check the history of SIL 4669?

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What year was SIL 4669 registered?

SIL 4669 is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is SIL 4669 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 4669 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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