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V237 FAM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,517 mi
Last recorded119,517 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV237 FAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 119,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Oct 2014 119,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 119,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 115,376 miles

Both front headlamp lens hazey

Nearside rear lens broken, no white light showing

Offside front mirror cracked

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 115,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Both front headlamp lens hazey

Nearside rear lens broken, no white light showing

Offside front mirror cracked

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 110,103 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 103,623 miles

both widscreen wipers smearing

nearside front tyre outside sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre outside sidewall damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2011 103,623 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both widscreen wipers smearing

nearside front tyre outside sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre outside sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2010 96,247 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 90,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 84,548 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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V237 FAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V237 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.

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What year was V237 FAM registered?

V237 FAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V237 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V237 FAM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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