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V510 OKL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,355 mi
Last recorded132,355 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV510 OKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 132,355 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

o/s/f tyre inner side wall minor splits

Fail 17 Jul 2012 132,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

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

o/s/f tyre inner side wall minor splits

Pass 22 Jul 2011 126,795 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 126,795 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 123,406 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 116,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise o/s/f wishbone remost bush in very poor condition, but doesn't excessivly move, tester advises that this bush is replaced as on the road suspect does move

both rear tyres perrished and low on inner edges

headlamp intensity poor

Pass 28 Jul 2009 116,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise o/s/f wishbone remost bush in very poor condition, but doesn't excessivly move, tester advises that this bush is replaced as on the road suspect does move

both rear tyres perrished and low on inner edges

headlamp intensity poor

Pass 25 Jul 2008 105,398 miles

spare tyre damaged excessivly exposing chord on outter sidewall and wheel rim has sharp edge.

Fail 17 Jul 2008 105,165 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Centre Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s door mirror glass shattered,1 of3.

spare tyre damaged excessivly exposing chord on outter sidewall and wheel rim has sharp edge.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 92,459 miles

advise front anti roll bar bushes replaced next service

advise new wiper blades

front brake discs worn but pads fine

Pass 21 Jul 2006 81,728 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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V510 OKL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V510 OKL, 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 V510 OKL registered?

V510 OKL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V510 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V510 OKL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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