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V423 FGA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,288 mi
Last recorded169,288 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV423 FGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2009 169,288 miles

Nearside main front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Slight wear in Nearside steering rack knuckle

Fail 4 Apr 2009 169,165 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside main front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 1 May 2008 151,750 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 151,750 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 132,224 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 132,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 May 2006 112,853 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 112,853 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 FGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V423 FGA, 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 V423 FGA registered?

V423 FGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V423 FGA safe to buy?

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