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V423 EVO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,684 mi
Last recorded94,684 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV423 EVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 94,684 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 94,684 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 86,494 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 86,060 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,239 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 84,239 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,145 miles

osr tyre approx 4mm

Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,873 miles

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

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

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

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

alternator belt cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,409 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,307 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 73,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 70,712 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,925 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,283 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,216 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 55,767 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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V423 EVO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V423 EVO, 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 V423 EVO registered?

V423 EVO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 October 1999.

Is V423 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V423 EVO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V423 EVO have outstanding finance?

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