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V169 RWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 RWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016
Pass 2 Mar 2015 164,393 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 145,443 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 143,898 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 143,877 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 129,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 129,965 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 125,011 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 125,011 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 120,727 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 120,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 113,834 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 102,309 miles

Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear. Slight deterioration rear axle mounting bushes. Offside handbrake mechanism slightly sticky (may require caliper/cable in future). Nearside wiper part worn.

Fail 21 Dec 2006 102,309 miles

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear. Slight deterioration rear axle mounting bushes. Offside handbrake mechanism slightly sticky (may require caliper/cable in future). Nearside wiper part worn.

Pass 1 Jul 2005 75,004 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 75,004 miles

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

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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V169 RWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V169 RWL, 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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V169 RWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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