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V750 UWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,696 mi
Last recorded102,696 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV750 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 102,696 miles

both front tyre treads cracked

both rear shockers weak

exhaust system showing corrosion

nearside mirror casing damaged

offside front wing corroded

rear exhaust mount weak/split

slight play in both front strut top mounts

slight play in both rear axle mounts

Fail 25 May 2015 102,696 miles

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyre treads cracked

both rear shockers weak

exhaust system showing corrosion

nearside mirror casing damaged

offside front wing corroded

rear exhaust mount weak/split

slight play in both front strut top mounts

slight play in both rear axle mounts

Pass 20 May 2014 93,966 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2013 86,667 miles

Both rear wheel bearings not fully checked due to binding brake

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 13 May 2013 86,663 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear wheel bearings not fully checked due to binding brake

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,167 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear axle bushes worn

radiator leaking water

Fail 24 Jul 2012 81,167 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear axle bushes worn

centre exhaust heat shield loose

n/s wiper blade torn

radiator leaking water

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

radiator leaking

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 29 Jul 2011 73,703 miles

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

Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

n/s front inner steering rack ball joint excessively loose

o/s front brake disc excessively corroded

radiator leaking

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,698 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 59,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 46,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,326 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 39,479 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 39,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 32,170 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 32,170 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 25,866 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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V750 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V750 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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V750 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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