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V209 HLB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,428 mi
Last recorded160,428 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV209 HLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 160,428 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 154,151 miles

both headlamp pattern poor

Pass 17 Sep 2010 146,769 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 139,405 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 121,323 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 103,307 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 84,225 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 139,362 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 139,362 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 131,582 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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V209 HLB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V209 HLB, 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 V209 HLB registered?

V209 HLB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V209 HLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V209 HLB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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