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V244 RWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,822 mi
Last recorded161,822 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 RWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 161,822 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 161,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 156,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 146,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 146,690 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 142,087 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 142,023 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 135,503 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 128,654 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 128,654 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 116,601 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,207 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front wheel, feels slightly rough and is noisy when spun

Fail 13 Jul 2012 97,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front wheel, feels slightly rough and is noisy when spun

Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,896 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 71,984 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 66,744 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,389 miles

both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,062 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,530 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 45,470 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Rear tyres worn down to 2-3mm.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V244 RWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V244 RWL, 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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V244 RWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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