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V365 SWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,321 mi
Last recorded106,321 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV365 SWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 106,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Nov 2012 106,321 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 104,431 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 104,431 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 104,412 miles

front brake discs slighty pitted

rear axle beam bushes splitting

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Jul 2009 102,902 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 102,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

OSR SUBFRAME BUSH SPLIT==

SPLITS IN FR WISH REAR BUSHES==ROLL BAR WEASRING THROUGH==PLAY IN OSF STRUT TOP

Pass 29 Jul 2008 92,393 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 80,357 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads very low advise change

Pass 21 Jul 2006 69,500 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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V365 SWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V365 SWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V365 SWL registered?

V365 SWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V365 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V365 SWL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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