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W154 XGS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,334 mi
Last recorded184,334 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 XGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 184,334 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 184,334 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 178,220 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 178,215 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 169,192 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated - advise replacement

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 169,192 miles

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

Both headlamps deteriorated - advise replacement

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 160,635 miles

Centre rear lap strap missing

Fail 2 Sep 2010 160,635 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 153,697 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 153,693 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 145,303 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 15 Jun 2007 134,668 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 122,379 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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W154 XGS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 W154 XGS, 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 W154 XGS registered?

W154 XGS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W154 XGS safe to buy?

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