MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,407 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
interior mirror damaged
play in n/s fron t steering rack inner ball joint
rear number plate delaminated
stone chip in o/s windscreen
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
interior mirror damaged
play in n/s fron t steering rack inner ball joint
rear number plate delaminated
stone chip in o/s windscreen
stone chip in o/s windscreen and scratches in n/s windscreen
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
stone chip in o/s windscreen and scratches in n/s windscreen
rear number plate lamp delaminated
stone chip in o/s windscreen
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear number plate lamp delaminated
stone chip in o/s windscreen
center exhaust mount broken
stone chip in o/s windscreen
stone chip in o/s windscreen
stone chip in o/s windscreen
o/s and n/s rear tyre perished
same as sheet number 123560827189
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
o/s and n/s front ytre worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V538 GAG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V538 GAG, 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 V538 GAG registered?
V538 GAG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 September 1999.
Is V538 GAG safe to buy?
The MOT history for V538 GAG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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