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V648 SNV

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,071 mi
Last recorded95,071 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV648 SNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 95,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 Jan 2018 95,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2017 92,956 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 92,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 91,237 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread area

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear tyre perished in tread area

Fail 23 Jan 2016 91,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread area

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear tyre perished in tread area

Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,447 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 74,447 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,016 miles

battery not fitted correctly

front plate cracked

front suspension arm rear bushes cracking

o/sr brake pipe going over axel bubbleing

Fail 14 Aug 2013 74,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

battery not fitted correctly

front plate cracked

front suspension arm rear bushes cracking

o/sr brake pipe going over axel bubbleing

Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,869 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,657 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,244 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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 17 Aug 2009 53,682 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame 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 21 Aug 2008 50,618 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 50,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear wheel bearings are not tested due to tight brakes

Pass 21 Aug 2007 45,513 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,840 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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V648 SNV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V648 SNV, 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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V648 SNV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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