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M70 RRA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,312 mi
Last recorded75,312 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 RRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,312 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,269 miles

all 4 tyres close to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 13 Aug 2011 75,703 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres cracking on inner side walls

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 5 Aug 2010 68,075 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 65,632 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 62,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

screw in osf tyre

screw in osr tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2008 62,893 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

screw in osf tyre

screw in osr tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,269 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,782 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 48,770 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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M70 RRA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M70 RRA, 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 M70 RRA registered?

M70 RRA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is M70 RRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 RRA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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