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V188 FFS

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,989 mi
Last recorded164,989 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 FFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2022 164,989 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 159,225 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 159,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 155,157 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 152,262 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 149,481 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 147,363 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 145,606 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

all discs pitted

coolant level low and leaking at radiator

Fail 17 Sep 2015 145,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

all discs pitted

coolant level low and leaking at radiator

Pass 19 Sep 2014 138,695 miles

ABS light flickering but not on during test

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 122,662 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 111,902 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 102,569 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 96,136 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 96,113 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 88,567 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 82,597 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 75,360 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 65,599 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 57,961 miles

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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V188 FFS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V188 FFS, 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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V188 FFS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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