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V162 JWC

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

178,612 mi
Last recorded178,612 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 JWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 178,612 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 164,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

discs back plates rusted

front brake inbalance

headlights discoloured

offside front tyre on limit

offsill rusted

rear discs rusted and hand brake readings low

Pass 2 Apr 2013 160,895 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 160,807 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both headlights discoloured

front brake inbalance

inner drive shaft bolts loose

offside rear brake hose kinked

rear axil bushes worn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 156,547 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 156,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front headlights discoloured

offside sill starting to rust

rear bushes worn suspension

Pass 23 Mar 2011 150,985 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 150,852 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both top kits worn

footbrake travel

nearside drive shaft bolt loose

nearside outer cv boot limited life

Pass 24 Mar 2010 144,938 miles

knocking noise from front suspension ?

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

plastic headlights scratched

sligh play in top kits

Fail 10 Mar 2010 144,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

plastic headlights scratched

sligh play in top kits

Pass 19 Mar 2009 138,759 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 138,716 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside sill starting to rust

play in rack ends

Pass 16 Mar 2009 138,716 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 131,031 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 130,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers worn

rear axil bushes worn

slight play in bottom ball joints

Pass 9 Mar 2007 124,551 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 124,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 117,126 miles

n/s/f brake disc corroded around inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Mar 2006 117,110 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

n/s/f brake disc corroded around inner and outer edges

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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V162 JWC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 V162 JWC, 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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V162 JWC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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