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V457 OKL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,622 mi
Last recorded127,622 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV457 OKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 127,622 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 122,044 miles

Offside rear tyre worn at I nner edge.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 113,510 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 109,257 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 109,240 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 105,410 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 105,410 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 100,746 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,705 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 92,137 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 92,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 87,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 79,944 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 74,868 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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V457 OKL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V457 OKL, 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 V457 OKL registered?

V457 OKL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V457 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V457 OKL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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