MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers & undertrays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both headlight aims poor
Engine covers & under trays fitted
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both headlight aims poor
Engine covers & under trays fitted
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both headlight aims poor
Engine covers & undertrays fitted
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both headlight aims poor
Engine covers & undertrays fitted
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weak (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
engine covers fitted
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weak (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
engine covers fitted
Nearside steering rack inner joint has play
Engine covers & undertrays fitted
Play in steering rack inner joint nearside
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers & undertrays fitted
Play in steering rack inner joint nearside
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
fronts tyres low treads uneven wear cuts in treads/possible front wheel alignment required
headlamp images poor
rear number plate fading
slight bind offside rear hub
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake discs worn/lipped
nearside front tyre low tread
offside front tyre nail in tread
offside rear tyre low tread
rear tyres feathered on inner
slight movement in front wishbone rear bushes
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V560 JWK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 V560 JWK, 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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V560 JWK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 October 1999.
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