MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,577 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.68mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.46mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front door inner handle missing but can be opened by cable
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.68mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.46mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front door inner handle missing but can be opened by cable
Offside Headlamp aim too low * (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak badly at turbo area ()
baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
baby seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
covers obscuring some components in engine bay areas
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop adrift/deteriorated
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
offside rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop adrift/deteriorated
power steering pipe chaffed slightly at gearbox
Oil leak badly at turbo area ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
baby seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
covers obscuring some components in engine bay areas
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop adrift/deteriorated
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
offside rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop adrift/deteriorated
power steering pipe chaffed slightly at gearbox
All tyres stretched to fit rims
Corrosion to exhaust
Corrosion to fuel tank straps
Exhaust hitting rear axle
Front exhaust mounting missing
Items removed from driver's view
NSR adult belt not checked as child seat fitted
OS steering rack gaiter has a clip missing on the outer end
OSR disc worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened
Oil leak rear of engine
Oil level low
Unable to open boot
hand brake has little reserve travel
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
All tyres stretched to fit rims
Corrosion to exhaust
Corrosion to fuel tank straps
Exhaust hitting rear axle
Front exhaust mounting missing
Items removed from driver's view
NSR adult belt not checked as child seat fitted
OS steering rack gaiter has a clip missing on the outer end
OSR disc worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened
Oil leak rear of engine
Oil level low
Unable to open boot
hand brake has little reserve travel
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear brake discs slightly scored
slight lift both front top suspension mounts
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Oil leak
both rear brake discs slightly scored
dash brake warning light on
n/s front brake pad warning light wire insecure
slight lift both front top suspension mounts
Lowering springs fitted at time of test but located correctly.
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Tyre cracking on inner and outer edges but not through to the cords.
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Damage to outer N/S/F wheel.
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Damage to outer N/S/F wheel.
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre on wear bars
Both front wishbone inner rear bushes starting to perish
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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V571 NKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 V571 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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V571 NKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 September 1999.
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