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V545 HGG

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,243 mi
Last recorded126,243 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV545 HGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 126,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 111,028 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 111,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside rear seatbelt stalk covers missing

Pass 5 Jan 2010 101,906 miles

REAR SEAT BELT STALK COVERS MISSING

Fail 21 Dec 2009 101,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR SEAT BELT STALK COVERS MISSING

Pass 5 Jan 2009 92,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fan belt in poor condition

front tyres wearing on inner edges, offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

hanbrake cable on nearside, sealing boot broken making it sticky in operation

offside rear seat belt stalklocking mechanis covers missing

Fail 31 Dec 2008 91,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges. offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

handbrake cable on nearside cable, sealing boot broken making it sticky in operation.

offside rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism covers missing.

Fail 30 Dec 2008 91,954 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges. offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

handbrake cable on nearside cable, sealing boot broken making it sticky in operation.

offside rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism covers missing.

Pass 5 Jan 2008 85,520 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 85,520 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 75,034 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 75,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 69,589 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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V545 HGG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V545 HGG, 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 V545 HGG registered?

V545 HGG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V545 HGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V545 HGG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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