MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak slight ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)
both front tyres deteriorated inner edge.
Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Coolant leak slight ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)
both front tyres deteriorated inner edge.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)
no front anti-roll bar fitted
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)
no front anti-roll bar fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low (4.1.E.1)
both hand brake cables slightly sticking but still pulled up
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
modified suspension fitted to car, no roll bar fitted on front
n/s/f inner c.v. gaiter split
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
modified suspension fitted to car, no roll bar fitted on front
n/s/f inner c.v. gaiter split
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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V785 DDE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 V785 DDE, 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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V785 DDE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 January 2000.
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