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V323 FGE

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

153,524 mi
Last recorded153,524 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV323 FGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 153,524 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor /inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor /inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg at axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 147,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg at axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 147,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg at axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 141,031 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2024 140,889 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 134,236 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 127,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

boot intermittently not opening

Pass 19 Jul 2021 123,483 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 120,650 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 117,040 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 110,280 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 103,492 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 25 Jul 2016 99,669 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 96,231 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 92,369 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,685 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 82,023 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,159 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,094 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,259 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,949 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,996 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 47,440 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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V323 FGE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V323 FGE, 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 V323 FGE registered?

V323 FGE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V323 FGE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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