MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both lens slightly faided
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both lens slightly faided
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside front tyre outer edge slightly cracked/deteriorated
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front tyre outer edge slightly cracked/deteriorated
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust centre bracket not supporting pipe
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre deteriorated /cracked
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside front tyre deteriorated / cracked
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside front tyre worn close to wear bars
offside rear tyre worn on outer edge close to limit and cracked.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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X853 HGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 X853 HGF, 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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X853 HGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 October 2000.
Is X853 HGF safe to buy?
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