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V557 HWO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,902 mi
Last recorded162,902 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 HWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 162,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 159,114 miles

OIL LEAK UNDER ENGINE

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 159,113 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

OIL LEAK UNDER ENGINE

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 153,442 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 153,441 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 153,430 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 153,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 142,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded not insecure

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 135,624 miles

Boot will not open

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

Nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 21 Nov 2016 131,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front head light beam difficult to see lense deteriated

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 128,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 126,116 miles

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 27 Nov 2014 126,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 26 Nov 2013 122,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre rear view mirror is missing

tailgate does not open

Pass 4 Dec 2012 120,475 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 117,394 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 117,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2010 115,179 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 122,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR SIDELIGHT CAQME ON WHEN TAPPED. IS WORKING NOW AT TIME OF TESTING

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 110,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 110,334 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 108,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering rigid pipe corroded, but not leaking.

Slight bind on O/S/R wheel.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 105,876 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 102,621 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread (possible puncture)

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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V557 HWO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V557 HWO, 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 V557 HWO registered?

V557 HWO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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