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W214 XDM

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

124,707 mi
Last recorded124,707 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW214 XDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 124,707 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 124,613 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 117,840 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 112,866 miles

Advise plastic engine cover present at time of test

Fail 25 Apr 2016 112,866 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise plastic engine cover present at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2015 112,054 miles

Advise poor image both headlights

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 112,054 miles

Advise poor image both headlights

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 108,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Apr 2014 108,619 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 May 2013 100,858 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 100,858 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 92,294 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 92,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 84,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 84,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,298 miles

Advise poor image from both headlights

Fail 27 Apr 2010 72,298 miles

Advise poor image from both headlights

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,148 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 62,148 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2008 54,090 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 53,976 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

N/S/F AT WEAR BAR INDICATORS.!

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE.!

Pass 30 Apr 2007 42,807 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING LIKELY TO BE MISREAD.

Pass 2 May 2006 31,170 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 31,170 miles

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

FRONT REG PLATE LETTER D STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

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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W214 XDM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 W214 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 W214 XDM registered?

W214 XDM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 May 2000.

Is W214 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W214 XDM shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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