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V340 NVX

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,701 mi
Last recorded78,701 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV340 NVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 78,701 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

off side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2017 78,698 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2017 78,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sisde (1.7.5a)

Front both tyer is cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,859 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 71,856 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,077 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cracks in offside front and nearside front tyres

Fail 13 Apr 2015 68,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cracks in offside front and nearside front tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,636 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 15 Apr 2014 65,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,904 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,309 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 60,309 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,228 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,332 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 55,326 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,301 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,218 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 50,368 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 50,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,569 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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V340 NVX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V340 NVX, 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 V340 NVX registered?

V340 NVX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V340 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V340 NVX shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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