MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high both front h lamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexible hose in contact with inner wheel (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inside of wheel rubbing track rod end
Nearside Front inside wheel rubbing track rod end
Nearside Front tyres fouling inner arch
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in sealer (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyres fouling inner arch
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in sealer (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear tail light loose but secure
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible beam kicks up to right (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible beam kicks up to right (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
N/S inner driveshaft boot deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
all tyres wear on inner edges
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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X895 EJB is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 X895 EJB, 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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X895 EJB is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 December 2000.
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