MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened central sway bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened central sway bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
N/s/f tyre won edge
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
rear number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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V524 SAC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2000 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,729 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 V524 SAC, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V524 SAC registered?
V524 SAC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 January 2000.
Is V524 SAC safe to buy?
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