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V306 XFE

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,115 mi
Last recorded159,115 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV306 XFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 159,115 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 159,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 146,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 146,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 138,572 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 133,536 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 128,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both near side and off side front brake discs have signs of wear and scoreing.( BORDERLINE PASS)

both near side and off side rear axle bushes have signs of wear,weakening and unbonding when using big leaver bar.NOT EXCESSIVE AT TEST TIME BUT BORDERLINE PASS

signs of slight play in near side and off side front anti roll bar link rod bushes. o k at test time

signs of slight wear, corrosion and pitting to near side and off side rear discs

slight inbalance in front brakes.(off side seems slightly slow)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 128,190 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both near side and off side front brake discs have signs of wear and scoreing.( BORDERLINE PASS)

signs of slight play in near side and off side front anti roll bar link rod bushes. o k at test time

signs of slight wear, corrosion and pitting to near side and off side rear discs

slight inbalance in front brakes.(off side seems slightly slow)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 120,260 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 120,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 1 Sep 2006 108,564 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 108,564 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 97,469 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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V306 XFE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V306 XFE, 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 V306 XFE registered?

V306 XFE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V306 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V306 XFE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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