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V671 UWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,370 mi
Last recorded108,370 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV671 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 108,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s door mirror case damadged

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 108,582 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s door mirror case damadged

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 105,298 miles

Both front tyre tread depths close to legal limit

Both rear brake pads wearing thin

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f inner cv gaiter securing device missing

o/s/f mirror plastic cover loose

power steering fluid leak

Fail 10 Jul 2012 105,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyre tread depths close to legal limit

Both rear brake pads wearing thin

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f inner cv gaiter securing device missing

o/s/f mirror plastic cover loose

power steering fluid leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 97,399 miles

both rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,704 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 83,704 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 72,323 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 72,322 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 69,902 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,902 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 65,499 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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V671 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc 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 V671 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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V671 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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