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V170 HLA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,034 mi
Last recorded206,034 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV170 HLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 206,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 198,833 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 190,494 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both outer (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 176,193 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 163,901 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 157,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 145,631 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 130,115 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 114,554 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 114,544 miles

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

FRONTS TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES MAY NEED TRACKING ADJUSTMENT

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 100,988 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 90,931 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 77,900 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 77,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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V170 HLA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V170 HLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V170 HLA registered?

V170 HLA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V170 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V170 HLA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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