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V144 SWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,689 mi
Last recorded71,689 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 SWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 71,689 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,530 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 57,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 57,430 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,731 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)

nearside and offside rear axle beam mount bushes slight wear

Fail 20 Mar 2008 52,017 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 and offside rear axle beam mount bushes slight wear

Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,032 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 SWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWL, 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

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What year was V144 SWL registered?

V144 SWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V144 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V144 SWL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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