MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed n/s/r and centre (5.2.2b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side rear shock abs dust cover broken
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
advise both rear bump stops breaking up
advise engine under tray damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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V447 JKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V447 JKM, 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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V447 JKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 1999.
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