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V645 UWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

149,807 mi
Last recorded149,807 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV645 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 149,807 miles

damage to offside front

Fail 29 Oct 2012 149,807 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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)

damage to offside front

Fail 24 Oct 2012 149,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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 12 Sep 2011 130,290 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 130,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S FRONT INNER RIM ON ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DENTED

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 127,059 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 119,292 miles

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

nearside front inner drive shaft damp

offside doors scratched

offside front indicator dis coloured

slight exhaust blow rear of catylst

Pass 4 Sep 2009 119,292 miles

nearside front inner drive shaft damp

offside doors scratched

offside front indicator dis coloured

slight exhaust blow rear of catylst

Pass 28 Aug 2008 108,721 miles

both front tyres wearing to the inside

both offside tyres v low tread

mid pipe rear box split

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear hand brake cable not fully returning at caliper

offside front strut top has movement

offside rear brake disc outer heavily corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2008 108,721 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

bnonnet stiff to open

both front tyres wearing to the inside

both offside tyres v low tread

mid pipe rear box split

nearsdie rear hand brake loose

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear hand brake cable not fully returning at caliper

offside front strut top has movement

offside rear brake disc outer heavily corroded

spare wheel and tyre in boot separatly

Pass 28 Aug 2007 97,406 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 89,994 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 89,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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V645 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow 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 V645 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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V645 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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