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W164 SRX

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,191 mi
Last recorded157,191 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 SRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 157,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 150,655 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 150,655 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 143,451 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 134,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 130,518 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 130,518 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 125,471 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

breather pipe splitting

condensation left front headlight both head light lenes starting to haze

number plate lights seem dim

please see express visual check sheet

radiator starting to weep

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Jun 2013 114,995 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system secure

offside rear tyre perishing

rear bump stops perishing

reverse lights inop.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 104,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount broken, but exhaust secure

front wipers split

rear bump stops perishing

tail box mount corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,578 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyres perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs quite heavily corroded on inside edge

nearside front wiper fitted wrong

offside rear bump stop perishing very slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2010 85,166 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 78,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades are split

Pass 23 Jun 2008 72,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel has buckle

slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2007 64,419 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 55,178 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 55,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

THE REAR AXLE BUSHES ARE STARTING TO PERISH THE N/S/R TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT BOTH THE FRONT LOWER SPOILER AND ENGINE UNDERTRAY ARE DAMAGED

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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W164 SRX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W164 SRX, 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 W164 SRX registered?

W164 SRX is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W164 SRX safe to buy?

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