MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front 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)
front and rear brake discs corroded
offside steering arm inner joint worn
rear no plate in poor condition
temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
offside windscreen chipped
rear no plate in poor condition - just acceptable - recommend replacement
temporary fuel cap fitted
front number plate damaged.
nail in n/s/r tyre tread.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear number plate in poor condition.
slight play in steering column.
undertray fitted.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate damaged.
nail in n/s/r tyre tread.
rear number plate in poor condition.
slight play in steering column.
undertray fitted.
Nearside 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)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
offside windscreen chipped
rear no plate in poor condition
slight freeplay in both steering arm inner joints
chip in zone a of windscreen just acceptable.
play in rear axel mounting bushes just acceptable recommend replacement.
slight play in nearside steering rack.
slight play in steering column.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
chip in zone a of windscreen just acceptable.
slight play in nearside steering rack.
slight play in steering column.
chip[s] in windscreen.
temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting just acceptable.
very slight plaqy in steering column.
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W161 GFC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 W161 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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W161 GFC is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 July 2000.
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