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AIG 6905

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,422 mi
Last recorded224,422 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 6905
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 224,422 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 224,422 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 188,083 miles

Both rear brake hoses has corrosion to the ferrules

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens (cloudy) (1.7.5a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear shocks (2.7.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear coil spring lower mounting / sitting areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 188,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Both rear brake hoses has corrosion to the ferrules

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens (cloudy) (1.7.5a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear shocks (2.7.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear coil spring lower mounting / sitting areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 176,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 155,285 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 155,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 150,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 150,624 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 143,127 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 143,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 132,017 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 132,017 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 122,791 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 113,177 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 103,351 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 94,536 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 82,742 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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AIG 6905 is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AIG 6905, 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 AIG 6905 registered?

AIG 6905 is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is AIG 6905 safe to buy?

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