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V646 UWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,798 mi
Last recorded113,798 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV646 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 113,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 100,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 100,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 87,845 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 87,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

offside front suspension arm bush deteriorated close to excessively

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlamp lenses deteriorated but output not affected

Fail 13 Aug 2013 69,754 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

headlamp lenses deteriorated but output not affected

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,324 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 54,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both headlamps deteriorated

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,027 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,882 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,585 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,794 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,653 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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V646 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V646 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 V646 UWL registered?

V646 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V646 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V646 UWL shows 14 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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