MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills under front doors (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect front (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
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)
o/s front coil spring turning in its seat
outer shrouds of rear shock absorbers loose
slight play in n/s of steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s front coil spring turning in its seat
outer shrouds of rear shock absorbers loose
slight play in n/s of steering rack
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rack pinion slight movement inner ball joint near side front
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside and offside brake disc slightly worn
nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
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X865 GCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 X865 GCY, 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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X865 GCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.
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