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V46 HCE

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

152,762 mi
Last recorded152,762 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 HCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 152,762 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 149,510 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 145,600 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 145,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 141,314 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 136,571 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 136,563 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 140,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 124,325 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 118,979 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 118,979 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 115,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2016 111,121 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 102,716 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 95,010 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 94,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 87,693 miles

Front and rear discs coroded

Fail 14 May 2013 87,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front and rear discs coroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 84,355 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 84,353 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 78,585 miles

slight brake bind to nearside front

Pass 5 Sep 2009 72,858 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 68,646 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

slight bind n/s/f brake. brake fluid level low

Pass 18 Aug 2007 62,593 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 55,930 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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V46 HCE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V46 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 V46 HCE registered?

V46 HCE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V46 HCE safe to buy?

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