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V541 PCX

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,508 mi
Last recorded133,508 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 PCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 133,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Minor body work damage

N/S/R Tyre has wear to outer edge

Oil leak

Rear ferrules have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2012 131,584 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear tyres have cracks on outer wall

Pass 6 Jun 2011 127,377 miles

Chips on screen

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Wear to both rear tyres

Pass 7 Jun 2010 126,039 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 126,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 120,892 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 115,207 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 153,146 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 111,023 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 105,688 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 101,368 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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V541 PCX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V541 PCX, 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 V541 PCX registered?

V541 PCX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V541 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V541 PCX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V541 PCX have outstanding finance?

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