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V638 UWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,128 mi
Last recorded159,128 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 159,128 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS BECOMING POOR DUE TO SCTATCHED LENSES.

BOTH REAR AXLE BEAM MOUNTING BUSHES SPLITTING.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 150,766 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 150,712 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 140,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 125,236 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 120,538 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 120,512 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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V638 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V638 UWL, 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 V638 UWL registered?

V638 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V638 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V638 UWL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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