MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24% brake imbalance rear axle
Coolant leak ()
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre mirror deteriorated
corrosion to nearside front shock absorber
exhaust insecure [centre]
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
24% brake imbalance rear axle
Coolant leak ()
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre mirror deteriorated
corrosion to nearside front shock absorber
exhaust insecure [centre]
Nearside + offside rear axle mounting bushes are worn
NEARSIDE + OFFSIDE REAR AXLE MOUNT BUSHES ARE WORN
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre exhaust bracket corroded away
centre mirror deteriorated
nearside mirror damaged
play in offside steering rack
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both head lights have deteriorated
engine oil is low
offside front lower engine guard insecure
service light is on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both head lights have deteriorated
engine oil is low
nearside head light poor pattern
offside front lower engine guard insecure
service light is on
21% imbalance front brakes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both head lights are deteriorating [poor pattern]
interior mirror tainted
play in nearside + offside rear axle mounting bushes
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion n/s/f brake disc
corrosion power steering pump pipe
interior mirror is deteriorated
n/s mirror glass is damaged
service light is on
slight play n /s steering rack
slight play o/s steering rack
slight play o/s/f l;ower suspension arm ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion n/s/f brake disc
corrosion power steering pump pipe
interior mirror is deteriorated
n/s mirror glass is damaged
service light is on
slight play n /s steering rack
slight play o/s steering rack
slight play o/s/f l;ower suspension arm ball joint
both head lights are starting to deteriorate
play in n/s+o/s steering rack
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both head lights are starting to deteriorate
n/s rear tyre on legal limit
play in n/s+o/s steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in o/s steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in o/s steering rack
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s mirror damaged
play in n/s + o/s steering rack
rear tyres worn on inner edges
service light on
n/s mirror damaged
play in n/s + o/s steering rack
rear tyres worn on inner edges
service light on
PLAY n/s + o/s steering rack
corrosion centre exhaust mounting
n/s mirror damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PLAY n/s + o/s steering rack
both front windscreen wipers are worn
corrosion centre exhaust mounting
n/s mirror damaged
service light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
centre exhaust mount damaged
play in n/s steering rack
service light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
centre exhaust mount damaged
play in n/s steering rack
service light on
Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s rear tyre on legal limit
play in steering rack
Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
o/s rear tyre on legal limit
play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise n/s mirror damaged
advise play n/s steering rack
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W161 MWB is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 W161 MWB, 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 W161 MWB registered?
W161 MWB is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 May 2000.
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