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V678 HBH

1999 Volkswagen Bora

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

240,603 mi
Last recorded240,603 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV678 HBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 240,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 240,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 212,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 181,670 miles

Cut in n/s/r tyre. Not exposing cords

N/s mirror glass missing

Fail 7 Oct 2011 181,239 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Cut in n/s/r tyre. Not exposing cords

N/s mirror glass missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 162,259 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 162,259 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 154,786 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 154,786 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 147,902 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 138,890 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 126,483 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 107,917 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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V678 HBH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V678 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 V678 HBH registered?

V678 HBH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 October 1999.

Is V678 HBH safe to buy?

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