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V196 XFW

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,331 mi
Last recorded102,331 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 XFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 102,331 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 99,434 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 99,434 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 95,935 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,507 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 91,507 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 89,078 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 89,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 86,656 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 81,925 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 81,919 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 68,698 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 59,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 59,245 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 53,076 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

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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V196 XFW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V196 XFW, 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 V196 XFW registered?

V196 XFW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V196 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V196 XFW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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