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W159 STT

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,229 mi
Last recorded130,229 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 STT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 130,229 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 127,344 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 127,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2015 123,784 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 123,783 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 119,341 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 119,341 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 114,392 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 111,882 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 111,879 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

drivers wiper smeary

Pass 13 May 2011 105,573 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 May 2011 105,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jan 2010 96,813 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 96,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 89,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Dec 2008 89,600 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2008 82,775 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 82,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 75,057 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 66,257 miles

all four tyres worn on edges

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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W159 STT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W159 STT, 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 W159 STT registered?

W159 STT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W159 STT safe to buy?

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