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V221 FAM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,120 mi
Last recorded125,120 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 FAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 125,120 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 125,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 122,740 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 122,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 120,911 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 120,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 113,315 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 111,110 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 111,102 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 107,144 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 107,144 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 95,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 95,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 79,091 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 79,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V221 FAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V221 FAM, 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

How do I check the history of V221 FAM?

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What year was V221 FAM registered?

V221 FAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V221 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V221 FAM shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V221 FAM have outstanding finance?

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