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V749 UWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,355 mi
Last recorded152,355 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 152,355 miles

oil leak

parking hand brake has slight reserve travel

Pass 8 Sep 2014 133,360 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 133,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 121,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front headlamp lensors starting to mist over

General corrosion under vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 109,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

slight play in engine mount

Pass 8 Jul 2011 101,217 miles

Both Door Mirror Glasses Damaged And Mirror Covers Loose

Both Front Tyres Side Wall's Are Deteriorating

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

O/S/R Disc's Worn And Corroded

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 101,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both Door Mirror Glasses Damaged And Mirror Covers Loose

Both Front Tyres Side Wall's Are Deteriorating

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

O/S/R Disc's Worn And Corroded

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,796 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 83,774 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 83,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 79,313 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 73,631 miles

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

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

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

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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V749 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V749 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V749 UWL registered?

V749 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V749 UWL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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