MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Air bag light on ' This is a testable item from next year '
Head light aimms poor pattern
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
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front tyre treads low
rear no-plate deteriated slightly
slight distortion on front headligh patterns
front tyre treads low
rear no-plate deteriated slightly
slight distortion on front headligh patterns
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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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?
The MOT history for V161 TWL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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