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V376 FCY

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,416 mi
Last recorded104,416 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV376 FCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 104,416 miles

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

windscreen chipped but not affecting view of road

Fail 28 Jun 2011 104,416 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen chipped but not affecting view of road

Pass 13 Jul 2010 95,892 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 95,421 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate fading

Pass 12 Jun 2009 90,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrossion on n/s outer sill

rear brake pads low

Fail 11 Jun 2009 90,768 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrossion on n/s outer sill

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 May 2008 83,922 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 83,921 miles

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

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

corrosion on nearside sill at rear

front brake disc inner surfaces poor

Pass 12 Jan 2007 72,438 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 61,707 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V376 FCY is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 V376 FCY, 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 V376 FCY registered?

V376 FCY is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V376 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V376 FCY 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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