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W164 XDS

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,597 mi
Last recorded73,597 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 73,597 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,201 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 62,428 miles

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

both front drop links lower bushes

slight play n/s track rod on steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2015 62,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front drop links lower bushes

slight play n/s track rod on steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2014 58,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,729 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,142 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,922 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 27 Feb 2012 50,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,958 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,514 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,624 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,715 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,361 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,601 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 XDS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDS, 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 XDS registered?

W164 XDS is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W164 XDS safe to buy?

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