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V661 HBH

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,531 mi
Last recorded114,531 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV661 HBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 114,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear advise have n/s parking brake checked as n/s effiort lower than o/s

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 114,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear advise have n/s parking brake checked as n/s effiort lower than o/s

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015
Pass 3 Sep 2014 93,963 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 93,963 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,060 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 87,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 83,002 miles

rear brake pads worn to about 3mm and discs deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2012 83,002 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn and deteriorated

rear brake pads worn to about 3mm and discs deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2011 76,179 miles

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,344 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 71,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,817 miles

the n/s/f brake is starting to judder

the rear tyres are worn and deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,078 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,392 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 54,242 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 17,569 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 HBH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HBH, 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 V661 HBH registered?

V661 HBH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V661 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V661 HBH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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