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V661 GAK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

310,567 mi
Last recorded310,567 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV661 GAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 310,567 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 304,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 304,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 300,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 294,654 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 290,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 290,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 285,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to manifold joint - securing nut not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill - slight damage

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 277,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge, almost to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside parking brake low effort

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 267,812 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 259,084 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edge

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 247,556 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 236,153 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 223,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 223,837 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2012 211,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 200,033 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 200,015 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 188,028 miles

when hot slight blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 14 Dec 2010 188,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

when hot slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 25 Nov 2009 172,025 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 171,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 156,208 miles

all tyres worn to excess

Pass 13 Nov 2007 137,904 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 119,627 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 103,201 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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V661 GAK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V661 GAK, 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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V661 GAK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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