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CCZ 8879

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,644 mi
Last recorded117,644 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCZ 8879
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 117,644 miles

All front antiroll bar bushes have slight play

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2013 117,641 miles

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

All front antiroll bar bushes have slight play

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2012 109,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front inner track rod ball joint has minor play

Pass 4 Apr 2012 109,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front inner track rod ball joint has minor play

Pass 25 Mar 2011 101,996 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,167 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 96,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 88,853 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outside edges slightly.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 88,799 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on outside edges slightly.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 81,442 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 81,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 74,001 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 74,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,343 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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CCZ 8879 is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CCZ 8879, 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 CCZ 8879 registered?

CCZ 8879 is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 August 1999.

Is CCZ 8879 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCZ 8879 shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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