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V151 UWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,362 mi
Last recorded199,362 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV151 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 199,362 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 183,719 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 159,996 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 159,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 159,998 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 137,163 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 137,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

aior bag warning light on

Pass 12 Nov 2007 116,107 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 95,656 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 95,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

bumper insecure

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2006 95,429 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

bumper insecure

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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V151 UWL 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 72.7%.

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 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 V151 UWL, 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 V151 UWL registered?

V151 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V151 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V151 UWL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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