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V39 HCE

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,628 mi
Last recorded131,628 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV39 HCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2017 131,628 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also in poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2016 124,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank straps have corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2016 124,393 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

fuel tank straps have corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2015 115,991 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 113,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 113,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 113,402 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 106,157 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 106,157 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 95,545 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 84,884 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2006 75,821 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

advise: o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 18 Sep 2006 75,821 miles

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

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

advise: o/s/r tyre perishing.

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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V39 HCE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V39 HCE, 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 V39 HCE registered?

V39 HCE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V39 HCE safe to buy?

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