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V161 TWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,107 mi
Last recorded171,107 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 TWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2012 171,107 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust rear mounting

Pass 3 Dec 2012 171,107 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

exhaust rear mounting

Pass 14 Dec 2011 162,289 miles

Air bag light on ' This is a testable item from next year '

Head light aimms poor pattern

Fail 5 Dec 2011 162,263 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Air bag light on ' This is a testable item from next year '

Head light aimms poor pattern

Rear Brake Discs very corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 153,402 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 153,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 145,810 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyre treads low

rear no-plate deteriated slightly

slight distortion on front headligh patterns

Pass 1 Dec 2009 145,810 miles

front tyre treads low

rear no-plate deteriated slightly

slight distortion on front headligh patterns

Fail 6 Dec 2008 132,650 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 132,650 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 108,823 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 82,679 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 61,538 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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V161 TWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V161 TWL, 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 V161 TWL registered?

V161 TWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V161 TWL safe to buy?

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