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V138 SNV

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,406 mi
Last recorded72,406 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 SNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,406 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,355 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 72,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,698 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 71,693 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 70,200 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 67,974 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 67,126 miles

Oil leak

damage to undertray

play from nearside front inner steering tie rod

Fail 4 Jul 2013 67,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

damage to undertray

play from nearside front inner steering tie rod

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,248 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 65,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,817 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,927 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 59,927 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear roadwheel buckled

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,802 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,232 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 53,072 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 53,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 47,139 miles

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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V138 SNV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V138 SNV, 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.

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What year was V138 SNV registered?

V138 SNV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V138 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V138 SNV shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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