MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front outer sill has damage
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear end of sill (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear end of sill (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Oil leak
n/s sill damaged
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
n/s sill damaged
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front headlights poor beam pattern
both front lower wish bone rear bushes split
near side rear tyre low and slightly deformed
vehicle very low
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
slight play in offside steering rack arm
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W243 RUJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 W243 RUJ, 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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W243 RUJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 March 2000.
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