MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
front and rear brake discs worn and corroded
nearside front suspension leg has a slight misting of oil
nearside handbrake cable slightly deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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V162 NJW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 V162 NJW, 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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What year was V162 NJW registered?
V162 NJW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 October 1999.
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