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V352 GEC

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,804 mi
Last recorded163,804 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV352 GEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 163,804 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 163,804 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 149,455 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 129,460 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 129,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 108,266 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearin low

slight oil leak frim engine

Pass 19 Oct 2007 88,974 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 77,753 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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V352 GEC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V352 GEC, 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 V352 GEC registered?

V352 GEC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V352 GEC safe to buy?

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