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V55 RWB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,377 mi
Last recorded101,377 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 RWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2012 101,377 miles

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

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

noise from engine possible faulty hydrulic tappet or worn camshaft

o/s & n/s steering rack tie rod arms worn & slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2011 97,513 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside headlamp deteriorated reducing beam pattern output.

offside headlamp deteriorated reducing beam pattern output.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 90,897 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 84,850 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 79,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 71,841 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 65,026 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 64,017 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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V55 RWB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V55 RWB, 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 V55 RWB registered?

V55 RWB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V55 RWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V55 RWB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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