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V153 GGA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

183,043 mi
Last recorded183,043 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 GGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 183,043 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides - close to limit (2.5.A.1c)

rear number plate deteriorating - both rear brake back plates badly deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2015 182,808 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both - deteriorated - misty (1.8.A.1b)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides - close to limit (2.5.A.1c)

rear number plate deteriorating - both rear brake back plates badly deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2014 168,051 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 157,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 147,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust tail pipe tied up

Fail 10 Dec 2012 147,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust tail pipe tied up

Pass 23 Dec 2011 137,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 137,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil over filled

Pass 2 Dec 2010 124,199 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 109,026 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 109,015 miles

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

Front Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 93,809 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 75,072 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 75,072 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 74,340 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 74,340 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 67,315 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 67,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V153 GGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V153 GGA, 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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V153 GGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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