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W157 SYA

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,177 mi
Last recorded69,177 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 SYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing

wheel arch liners fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2015 69,177 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing

wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,131 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,551 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,386 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,864 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,238 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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W157 SYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W157 SYA, 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 W157 SYA registered?

W157 SYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W157 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 SYA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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