MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,990 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
ehaust mount has weld snaped but will still support exhaust
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
ehaust mount has weld snaped but will still support exhaust
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
airbag light on
engine idling erratic
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s door mirror casing broken
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V486 FGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 V486 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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V486 FGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V486 FGA safe to buy?
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