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V669 ENN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,466 mi
Last recorded76,466 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV669 ENN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,466 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 76,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 73,204 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 73,203 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,298 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 11 Jul 2011 69,296 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 8 Jul 2010 66,260 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 66,260 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 62,193 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 58,833 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 58,833 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 51,699 miles

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

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

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)

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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V669 ENN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V669 ENN, 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 V669 ENN registered?

V669 ENN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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