MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,979 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)
slight rust underneath
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nail in front tyre
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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V166 SWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 V166 SWL, 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 V166 SWL registered?
V166 SWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 September 1999.
Is V166 SWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for V166 SWL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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