MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear discs in poor condition
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake discs pitted
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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W157 XKO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 W157 XKO, 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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What year was W157 XKO registered?
W157 XKO is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 March 2000.
Is W157 XKO safe to buy?
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