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V493 GCS

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,975 mi
Last recorded122,975 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 GCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 122,975 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 122,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 118,236 miles

corrosion on outer edge of rear brake discs

dampness on air con reciever dryer

dampness on power steering pipes/suspect engine oil

drive belt starting to perish

exhaust corroded(not leaking)

fuel vapor valve noisy

nearside radiator fan siezed

offside handbrake lever slightly of stop

offside inner cv boot requires new clip

offside rear abs wire requires secured

oil low at start of mot

power steering pipes corroded

rear brakes slightly tight to turn by hand

rear springs corroded

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes and flexi ferules

slight play in offside top strut mount

slight play in steering post

small scratch on nearside rear wheel arch area

suspect coolant leak from radiator switch or pipe

tail pipe bracket on exhaust just starting to split

tyre 205/55r16

under tray missing

very small chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Feb 2009 118,236 miles

Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

corrosion on outer edge of rear brake discs

dampness on air con reciever dryer

dampness on power steering pipes/suspect engine oil

drive belt starting to perish

exhaust corroded(not leaking)

fuel vapor valve noisy

nearside radiator fan siezed

offside handbrake lever slightly of stop

offside inner cv boot requires new clip

offside rear abs wire requires secured

oil low at start of mot

power steering pipes corroded

rear brakes slightly tight to turn by hand

rear springs corroded

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes and flexi ferules

slight play in offside top strut mount

slight play in steering post

small scratch on nearside rear wheel arch area

suspect coolant leak from radiator switch or pipe

tail pipe bracket on exhaust just starting to split

tyre 205/55r16

under tray missing

very small chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2008 113,531 miles

front(inner) brake pads look low

Pass 9 Nov 2006 107,557 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 100,740 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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V493 GCS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V493 GCS, 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 V493 GCS registered?

V493 GCS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V493 GCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V493 GCS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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