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V659 UWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,838 mi
Last recorded91,838 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV659 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,838 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,033 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 82,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 72,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,050 miles

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

engine cooling fan inop

Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,165 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 53,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both headlamp starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Apr 2013 46,817 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both headlamp starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,845 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,402 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 31,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,360 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,509 miles

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,193 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,805 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 17,849 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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V659 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V659 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 V659 UWL registered?

V659 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V659 UWL safe to buy?

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