MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe / catalytic convertor of (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe / catalytic convertor of (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside handbrake slightly down on efficiency
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside handbrake slightly down on efficiency
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear brake disc corroded
Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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T438 PDD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1999 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 100,227 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 T438 PDD, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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T438 PDD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 May 1999.
Is T438 PDD safe to buy?
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