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V104 FSB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,591 mi
Last recorded112,591 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV104 FSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 112,591 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2010 102,518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 102,518 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 92,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 92,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 77,635 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 70,021 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 69,950 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 68,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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V104 FSB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 100,227 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 V104 FSB, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V104 FSB?

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What year was V104 FSB registered?

V104 FSB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V104 FSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V104 FSB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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