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W164 XDM

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,411 mi
Last recorded145,411 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 145,411 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 144,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coilsprings corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 141,766 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 131,240 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 129,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension arms corroded

corrosion front and rear suspension components

headlights deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2016 129,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension arms corroded

corrosion front and rear suspension components

headlights deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2015 126,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 126,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 124,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both head lights deteriorated

engine breather pipe split

Pass 22 Apr 2013 122,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

some corrosion all coil springs

Pass 17 Apr 2012 121,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eng breather pipe split

some corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Apr 2012 121,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eng breather pipe split

some corrosion rear brake pipes

wheels off inspection front brakes pads appear low

Pass 7 Apr 2011 116,998 miles

Offside Front Lower 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)

nearside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2010 114,755 miles

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

rear disc pads appear low

Pass 15 Apr 2009 111,211 miles

clunking noise from rear suspension suspect rear axle bushes requires further investigation

Pass 16 Apr 2008 106,524 miles

both rear subframe to body bushes some splitting

Fail 16 Apr 2008 106,524 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear subframe to body bushes some splitting

Pass 17 Apr 2007 98,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2006 84,098 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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W164 XDM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W164 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

W164 XDM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 May 2000.

Is W164 XDM safe to buy?

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