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V370 XVL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,475 mi
Last recorded142,475 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV370 XVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 142,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/rear door not opening from in and out side

Fail 19 Sep 2011 142,475 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/rear door not opening from in and out side

Fail 25 Sep 2010 138,814 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise offside rear door not opening

Pass 25 Sep 2010 138,814 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

advise offside rear door not opening

Pass 1 Oct 2009 128,128 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 128,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 116,934 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 116,934 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 102,732 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 94,725 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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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V370 XVL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V370 XVL, 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 V370 XVL registered?

V370 XVL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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