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W753 BAW

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,214 mi
Last recorded101,214 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW753 BAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 101,214 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake calliper slightly seized

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,699 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 98,699 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 95,532 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,981 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 91,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 88,656 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 85,500 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2012 82,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,550 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Jul 2011 79,006 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 75,580 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 67,705 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,672 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 63,672 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 58,694 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 53,675 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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W753 BAW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W753 BAW, 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 W753 BAW registered?

W753 BAW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W753 BAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W753 BAW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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