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V214 GTW

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

209,982 mi
Last recorded209,982 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV214 GTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2016 209,982 miles

Nearside Front tyre required shortly

Offside Front tyre required shortly

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 189,944 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 180,197 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust mount missing

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2012 169,276 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 158,837 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 146,853 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 132,750 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 118,722 miles

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

n/s/rear brake binding slighty

Pass 24 Oct 2007 104,501 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 88,554 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 80,352 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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V214 GTW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V214 GTW, 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 V214 GTW registered?

V214 GTW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V214 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V214 GTW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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