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V144 PHJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,962 mi
Last recorded101,962 miles
Recorded on11 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 PHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2014 101,962 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged.

Pass 14 May 2013 99,198 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 97,882 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 97,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side wing mirror cracked.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 83,476 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 71,582 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 57,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 57,077 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,232 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,662 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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V144 PHJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 V144 PHJ, 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 V144 PHJ registered?

V144 PHJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V144 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V144 PHJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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