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W163 SYA

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,120 mi
Last recorded152,120 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 SYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 152,120 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 148,533 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 144,638 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 141,793 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 138,889 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 135,241 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 132,636 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 129,170 miles

REAR DIRECTION INDICATORS POOR

Pass 7 Apr 2008 123,770 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 123,764 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 117,786 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 105,276 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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W163 SYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 W163 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 W163 SYA registered?

W163 SYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W163 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W163 SYA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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