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V33 MTW

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

213,496 mi
Last recorded213,496 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 MTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 213,496 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 213,490 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 213,450 miles

Nearside Front shock up right guide it frame position is bent out of the way

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 28 Feb 2023 213,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock up right guide it frame position is bent out of the way

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 24 Feb 2022 212,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front n/s2 blubs working o/s has 1 bulb 1 not working .

Fail 24 Feb 2022 212,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front n/s2 blubs working o/s has 1 bulb 1 not working .

Pass 23 Feb 2021 211,728 miles

Central Lower small pipe on steering rack has a small weep

Nearside Front Inner new joint leaking grease

Fail 16 Feb 2021 211,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Lower small pipe on steering rack has a small weep

Nearside Front Inner new joint leaking grease

Pass 19 Feb 2020 210,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 208,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear door doesn't open from inside .

Pass 20 Feb 2018 198,818 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 198,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 183,404 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 164,798 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 158,250 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 149,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 139,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 130,877 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 120,166 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 120,166 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 111,717 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 111,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 101,820 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 87,753 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 87,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 74,590 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 74,590 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 65,073 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 65,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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V33 MTW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V33 MTW, 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 V33 MTW registered?

V33 MTW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V33 MTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V33 MTW shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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