MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around bush (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around bush (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around bush (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around bush (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front discs worn and pitted
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear discs worn and pitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhauts centre section clamps (x3) broken
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
both top mounts slight movement
both rear tyres getting low
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
both rear tyres getting low
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)
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W126 NNJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.
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 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 W126 NNJ, 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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W126 NNJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 March 2000.
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