Highlights

Only one former registered keeper
Distinctive Bright Green Pearl paintwork
Accompanied by V5C, owner's manuals, service book and invoices
Low-mileage example showing 42,842 miles, supported by MOT history
Advisory-free MOT valid until March 2027
Thermostat and water housing replaced by Target Repairs in March 2025 at 41,678 miles; antifreeze and gearbox oil topped up
Spark plugs, air filter, oil filter, pollen filter, engine oil, fuel filter, brake lining and water pump supplied by TPS Swansea in July 2024

The Appeal

The Volkswagen Bora was VW's more refined, saloon-bodied alternative to the ubiquitous Golf Mk4. With stiffer suspension for improved body control and a distinct front-end design, it was pitched as a "mini-Passat", offering grown-up VW quality in a compact package. Early examples like this 1999 model are now becoming increasingly scarce on UK roads, making survivors all the more noteworthy.

This Bora 1.6S is finished in Bright Green Pearl over a grey fabric interior with patterned seat inserts. Powered by the 1.6-litre petrol engine producing around 100bhp and mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, it has covered just 42,842 miles from new with only one former registered keeper. There are records of six services from the delivery inspection in 1999 through to 2010, and a collection of invoices showing evidence of more recent maintenance.

The car holds an advisory-free MOT valid until March 2027, and is accompanied by its V5C and owner's manuals. For those seeking a usable modern classic from Wolfsburg with a reassuring history, this Bora warrants a closer look.

Key Information

Mileage: 42,842 miles, supported by MOT and service history
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: Advisory-free MOT valid until March 2027
Technical specs: 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol, 100bhp, five-speed manual
Paperwork: V5C, owner's manuals, service book and invoices

Recorded services:

11/10 - 37,629 miles - Taylors MOT and Service Centre (inc. front brake pads, spark plugs and fuel filter)

05/08 - 33,376 miles - Taylors MOT and Service Centre

09/06 - 28,743 miles - Taylors MOT and Service Centre

10/01 - 5,242 miles - Taylors MOT and Service Centre

07/00 - 5,119 miles - Sinclair Garages VW

05/99 - Delivery inspection - Sinclair Garages VW

The Detail

Bright Green Pearl paint
Grey fabric interior with patterned seat inserts
Fitted with 15-inch wheels; spare wheel and jack supplied
Cassette-stereo fitted
Sinclair Garages dealer plates and window stickers still fitted
New battery and wiper blades supplied by Euro Car Parts in July 2025
Thermostat and water housing replaced by Target Repairs in March 2025 at 41,678 miles; antifreeze and gearbox oil topped up
Spark plugs, air filter, oil filter, pollen filter, engine oil, fuel filter, brake lining and water pump supplied by TPS Swansea in July 2024

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