MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear brake flexi hoses insecure
coolant level on minimum
engine oil over full
front bumper ower section o/s loose, but secured with cable ties and arch liner loose
fuel cap seal damp
lamp switch unit loose
movement in o/s/f strut top mount
n/s/f tyre wear to inner edge
n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and cracked in sidewall
o/s stop lamp bulb dim
o/s/f tyre wear to inner edge and wearing across tyre towards outer edge
oil on engine, gearbox and lower rear engine mounting
slight play in n/s bottom ball joint
smoke emitted from tail pipe
stone chip in windscreen zone 'b' of winscreen
both rear brake flexis secured with cable ties
corrosion to coil springs
corrosion to rear shock absorber bodies
light switch loose
rib belt cracked
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake flexis secured with cable ties
coolant leak from radiator
corrosion to coil springs
corrosion to rear shock absorber bodies
light switch loose
rib belt cracked
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front and rear brake discs are pitted and worn
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s and o/s wipers slight smearing
n/s/f wishbone bush slightly deteriorating (no excess movement)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
engine undertray fitted
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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X836 JGE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 X836 JGE, 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 X836 JGE registered?
X836 JGE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 October 2000.
Is X836 JGE safe to buy?
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