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V651 UWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,971 mi
Last recorded136,971 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV651 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 136,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 128,650 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 120,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 120,554 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 111,276 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,747 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 89,747 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 83,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 83,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,729 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,356 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 70,526 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 66,730 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 61,697 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 58,388 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 53,217 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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V651 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V651 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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V651 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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