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V536 GGO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,246 mi
Last recorded83,246 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV536 GGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 83,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 79,906 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 79,906 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 79,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F Tyre has small cuts in inner side wall

N/S/R Tyre has slight miss shaping

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 67,478 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 61,573 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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V536 GGO 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 57.1%.

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 V536 GGO, 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 V536 GGO registered?

V536 GGO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V536 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V536 GGO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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