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W216 WRW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,624 mi
Last recorded115,624 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 WRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 115,624 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 115,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2013 110,508 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 110,505 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 108,212 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 101,648 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 101,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 92,959 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 83,246 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 83,245 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 69,994 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 60,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 60,353 miles

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

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

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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W216 WRW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W216 WRW, 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 W216 WRW registered?

W216 WRW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W216 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W216 WRW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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