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V538 GAG

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,407 mi
Last recorded81,407 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 GAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 81,407 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 79,327 miles

interior mirror damaged

play in n/s fron t steering rack inner ball joint

rear number plate delaminated

stone chip in o/s windscreen

Fail 4 Apr 2014 79,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,580 miles

stone chip in o/s windscreen and scratches in n/s windscreen

Fail 12 Apr 2013 72,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,179 miles

rear number plate lamp delaminated

stone chip in o/s windscreen

Fail 16 Apr 2012 65,179 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,064 miles

center exhaust mount broken

stone chip in o/s windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,057 miles

stone chip in o/s windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,250 miles

stone chip in o/s windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,895 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 2 May 2007 36,879 miles

same as sheet number 123560827189

Fail 30 Apr 2007 36,821 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 31,558 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 31,558 miles

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.

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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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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