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W165 VDM

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,471 mi
Last recorded97,471 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 VDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 97,471 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 97,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,998 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 88,996 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,733 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 84,733 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 75,259 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 75,259 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,984 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 69,984 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 65,617 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,388 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,213 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,213 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,174 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,216 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,256 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,598 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 36,986 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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W165 VDM 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 68.4%.

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 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 W165 VDM, 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 W165 VDM registered?

W165 VDM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W165 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W165 VDM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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