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V459 FGA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,026 mi
Last recorded73,026 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV459 FGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear new axle bushes slightly split due to incorect fitting procedure but not excessivly worn???

rear brake disc's pitted

Fail 18 Aug 2011 72,898 miles

Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,088 miles

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

nearside and offside rear axle mounting bushes worn.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2010 63,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside rear axle mounting bushes worn.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 44,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,695 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,805 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 34,803 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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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V459 FGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V459 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.

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What year was V459 FGA registered?

V459 FGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V459 FGA safe to buy?

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