MOT Status
ValidMileage
166,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
both front tyres wearing low on tread
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
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1980 RJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,885 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 1980 RJ, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of 1980 RJ?
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What year was 1980 RJ registered?
1980 RJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 November 2005.
Is 1980 RJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for 1980 RJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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