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V250 HGS

1999 Volkswagen Bora

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,596 mi
Last recorded121,596 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV250 HGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 121,596 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 120,058 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 117,697 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 114,425 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 109,854 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,670 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 94,755 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 90,292 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,286 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,457 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 75,457 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,800 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 67,800 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,143 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,926 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 43,184 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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V250 HGS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V250 HGS, 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 V250 HGS registered?

V250 HGS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V250 HGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V250 HGS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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