MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
front pads low
n/s/r/shock weak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
slight play os rackend
wipers slight smear
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
slight play os rackend
wipers slight smear
both front brake flexi hoses started to perish
both front tyres bald on both edges + close to limit
heavy engine oil leak
some play in both front top strut mounts
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front brake flexi hoses started to perish
both front tyres bald on both edges + close to limit
heavy engine oil leak
some play in both front top strut mounts
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
minor damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
minor damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear exaust box has a temporary mount fitted
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V46 TJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 V46 TJO, 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 V46 TJO registered?
V46 TJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 December 1999.
Is V46 TJO safe to buy?
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