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W189 SWP

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,462 mi
Last recorded56,462 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 SWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 56,462 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,346 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,000 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,601 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,587 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,737 miles

play in offside front steering arm/rack

Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,268 miles

nearside front cv gator has grease around joint no holes found in gator

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Jan 2008 38,268 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front cv gator has grease around joint no holes found in gator

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2007 32,615 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 32,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,381 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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W189 SWP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W189 SWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W189 SWP registered?

W189 SWP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W189 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W189 SWP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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