MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced silver faded (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced silver faded (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer split (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage wet around pipe (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% NSF 244KG. OSF 405KG. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output POLISH (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% NSF 244KG. OSF 405KG. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output POLISH (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen polish lenses (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure marked yellow... (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)
Front Oil leak ()
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear EXHAUST MOUNT SNAPPED
Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
advise o/s/r wheel slight bind
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
advise o/s/r wheel slight bind
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs slightly worn and pitted.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
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W152 GFC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 W152 GFC, 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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W152 GFC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 June 2000.
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