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V667 RWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,537 mi
Last recorded116,537 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV667 RWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 116,537 miles

Both Parkbrake Cables Corrored

Front Screen has a Crack at Base

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 116,537 miles

Both Parkbrake Cables Corrored

Front Screen has a Crack at Base

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 116,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front both tyres worn inner edges close to cords advise replace

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to cords strongly advise replace

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 116,504 miles

DAMAGE TO THE NSR OUTER WHEEL RIM

OSR TYRE WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Fail 4 Aug 2016 116,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

DAMAGE TO THE NSR OUTER WHEEL RIM

OSR TYRE WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 6 Aug 2015 107,763 miles

THE ENGINE CO IS CHANGING A LOT AT SPEED

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSF BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR WIRE IS NOT PLUGGED IN

THE NSF OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN TO THE TEST MIN AND UNABLE TO SEE HOW LOW THE INNER PAD IS

THE OSR AND NSR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

Fail 6 Aug 2015 107,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

THE ENGINE CO IS CHANGING A LOT AT SPEED

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSF BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR WIRE IS NOT PLUGGED IN

THE NSF OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN TO THE TEST MIN AND UNABLE TO SEE HOW LOW THE INNER PAD IS

THE OSR AND NSR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 21 Jul 2014 99,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 99,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 94,950 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 94,950 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012
Fail 15 Aug 2012 92,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 85,439 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,174 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 70,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 64,305 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre mount broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,172 miles

o/s/rear tyre has small cracks on sidewall plus tread starting to lift on edges.

Pass 16 Aug 2005 43,559 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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V667 RWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V667 RWL, 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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V667 RWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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