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VOLKSWAGEN BORA

2001 · WHITE · PETROL · 146,600 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-05-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-27

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MOT History — 25 tests · 18 passed · 7 failed

PASS28 September 2026
146,600 mi
FAIL28 September 2026
146,600 mi
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • ADVISORYTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MINORNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS26 September 2025
141,909 mi
  • MINORNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYvarious items corroded
PASS4 December 2024
140,815 mi
PASS11 January 2024
137,355 mi
FAIL2 November 2022
137,355 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MINOROffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
PASS6 October 2021
136,196 mi
  • ADVISORYEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
PASS8 October 2018
133,566 mi
  • ADVISORYexhaust slight blow
  • ADVISORYn/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes in poor condition
  • ADVISORYo/s/f wing corroded
FAIL8 October 2018
133,566 mi
  • ADVISORYexhaust slight blow
  • ADVISORYn/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes in poor condition
  • PRSNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  • ADVISORYo/s/f wing corroded
PASS14 October 2017
130,629 mi
  • ADVISORYboth front headlight lenses worn
  • ADVISORYfront sub frame corroded
  • ADVISORYn/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded
  • ADVISORYn/s/f inner wheel rim damaged
FAIL12 October 2017
130,629 mi
  • ADVISORYboth front headlight lenses worn
  • ADVISORYfront sub frame corroded
  • ADVISORYn/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded
  • FAILNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  • FAILNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYn/s/f inner wheel rim damaged
  • FAILNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
PASS17 October 2016
125,568 mi
  • ADVISORYslight play o/s/f top strut mount
  • ADVISORYn/s/f inner cv boot perishing
  • ADVISORYslight play o/s/f anti roll bar drop link
  • ADVISORYn/s/r brake pads worn low
PASS15 October 2015
118,990 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASS17 October 2014
111,960 mi
  • ADVISORYHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDCut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
PASS10 October 2013
104,686 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASS16 October 2012
98,153 mi
FAIL15 October 2012
98,153 mi
  • FAILNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  • FAILNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  • FAILBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
PASS12 October 2011
91,196 mi
PASS18 October 2010
84,276 mi
PASS15 October 2009
77,368 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL13 October 2009
77,368 mi
  • FAILOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
  • FAILOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • FAILNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
PASS13 October 2008
68,140 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
PASS26 November 2007
58,853 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS19 October 2006
47,861 mi
FAIL17 October 2006
47,861 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
BORA
Colour
WHITE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,792 cc
Year
2001
First registered
2001-11
CO₂ emissions
264 g/km
Tax due
2027-05-01
MOT expiry
2027-09-27
Recorded mileage
146,600 mi

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