MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,975 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
front(inner) brake pads look low
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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