MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EML lamp on
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
n/s/r brake binding slightly
EML lamp on
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
n/s/r brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
REAR TYRES PERRISHED AND CRACKING
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine covers fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
REAR TYRES PERRISHED AND CRACKING
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn inner edge
slight play in os of rack
tail pipe bracket corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn inner edge
slight play in os of rack
tail pipe bracket corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system corroded
Front brake discs slightly corroded
Near side rear tyre bald on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake discs very corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front brake discs slightly corroded
Near side rear tyre bald on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake discs very corroded
Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
both rear tyres badly stepped
exhaust center mount broken
front and rear no plates starting to delaminated
rear discs badly corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both number plates delaminating
knocking noise rear suspension
nsf tyre on 2mm
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nsf tyre on 2mm
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
damage to osf of sill panel
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both number plates delaminating
exhaust centre box bracket broken
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X642 FCR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 X642 FCR, 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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X642 FCR is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 September 2000.
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