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V522 FSB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,345 mi
Last recorded74,345 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 FSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,345 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 74,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 68,225 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 68,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 59,284 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 59,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,662 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 49,413 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2010 40,877 miles

n/s & o/s rear brake discs corroded on iner faces

Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,779 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 96,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 26,735 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,924 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 19,167 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 19,167 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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V522 FSB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V522 FSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V522 FSB registered?

V522 FSB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V522 FSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V522 FSB shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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