MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine management light on
Heat Shield Loose and hanging on centre exhaust
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to Metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Engine management light on
Heat Shield Loose and hanging on centre exhaust
Front Front bumper insecure at outer edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear door mirror missing (8.1.2b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Front bumper insecure at outer edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear door moulding has a sharp projecting edge
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroding
rear brake discs corroding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre silencer heat shield loose.
exhaust corroded
front discs corroded inner face
lambda sensor wiring cover broken o/side front
lift in both front top strut mounts
radiator leaking
rear brake discs corroded
rear brakes binding on
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight imbalance in front brakes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight imbalance in front brakes
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X957 AAV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 X957 AAV, 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 X957 AAV registered?
X957 AAV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 November 2000.
Is X957 AAV safe to buy?
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