MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both sides (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit needs replacing as soon as possible (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside headlamp aim on lower limit
slight play in both front top shock absorber mountings
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake discs corroded and worn
slight play in both front anti roll drop links
slight play in both front top shock absorber mountings
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front headlamp lenses misted
nearside front windscreen washer slightly weak
rear brake discs look corroded
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front headlamp lenses misted
nearside front windscreen washer slightly weak
rear brake discs look corroded
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)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs corroded
front wiper blades split
offside rear tyre worn to 3mm
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
some play in n/s/f steering rack knuckle
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
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V342 DFX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 V342 DFX, 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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V342 DFX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 November 1999.
Is V342 DFX safe to buy?
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