MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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V561 NKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 V561 NKJ, 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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V561 NKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 September 1999.
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