MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
air bag light on
passenger door mirror cracked
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
O/S/R tyre sidewall cracked
Oil leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
O/S/R tyre sidewall cracked
Oil leak
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
slight play in both front steering arms
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight play in both front steering arms
knocking noise from nearside front
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
knocking noise from nearside front
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear seat belt trapped behind seat back rest
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear seat belt trapped behind seat back rest
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V158 NKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 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 V158 NKJ, 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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V158 NKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 September 1999.
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