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V150 GHJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,437 mi
Last recorded186,437 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV150 GHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 186,437 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 186,079 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 162,008 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 149,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 149,490 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 133,341 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 119,562 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 119,455 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 107,827 miles

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

engine oil leaking

radiator leaking

Fail 1 Oct 2009 107,824 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

engine oil leaking

radiator leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2009 94,481 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 92,795 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 82,437 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 82,250 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 134,355 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 132,247 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 132,247 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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V150 GHJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V150 GHJ, 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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V150 GHJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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