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P600 ORN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,962 mi
Last recorded134,962 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP600 ORN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 134,962 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 134,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 134,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 134,776 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 134,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle has been lowered

vehicle has been modified

Pass 25 Sep 2020 130,966 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 123,008 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 116,219 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 109,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished in tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen cracked but no affecting view at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2017 109,556 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished in tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen cracked but no affecting view at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2016 100,082 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded but exhaust still secure.

Headlamp lenses slightly discoloured but pattern unaffected.

Offside Rear Handbrake cable corroded but not frayed.

Small chip to windscreen.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 96,906 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Feb 2015 91,994 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 88,751 miles

both front brake disc's inner faces corroding

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s headlamp up/down aim adjuster not working, aim just in

n/s/r shock shroud insecure

o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear corroding

o/s/r tyre low on tread

oil leak from front engine

slight lift in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 22 Jan 2014 88,751 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre low on tread

oil leak from front engine

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

both front brake disc's inner faces corroding

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s headlamp up/down aim adjuster not working, aim just in

n/s/r shock shroud insecure

o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear corroding

o/s/f tyre looks under inflated

slight lift in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 5 Feb 2013 84,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 5 Feb 2013 84,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 2 Feb 2012 80,386 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 76,168 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,259 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 66,265 miles

Front wiper blades worn.

N/S/R shockabsorber, bump stop slightly deterioated

Rear suspension, axle bushes deterioated and split NOT resulting in excessive movement

Fail 4 Feb 2009 66,232 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades worn.

N/S/R shockabsorber, bump stop slightly deterioated

Rear suspension, axle bushes deterioated and split NOT resulting in excessive movement

Pass 6 Feb 2008 61,274 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

axel bushes worn

Pass 14 Feb 2007 55,408 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 48,771 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 48,702 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P600 ORN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P600 ORN, 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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P600 ORN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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