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V118 ECJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,896 mi
Last recorded130,896 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV118 ECJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 130,896 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 24 Aug 2012 130,894 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Aug 2011 128,061 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 128,061 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 125,477 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 121,208 miles

dent in offside sill

front number plate cracked

front pads worn low/discs lipped

nearside rear light lens cracked

power steering pipe to rack weaping

power steering pressure switch weaping

rear bump stops split

rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 27 May 2009 121,208 miles

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

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

dent in offside sill

front number plate cracked

front pads worn low/discs lipped

nearside rear light lens cracked

power steering pipe to rack weaping

power steering pressure switch weaping

rear bump stops split

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 6 Feb 2008 114,644 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 104,804 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 100,705 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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V118 ECJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V118 ECJ, 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 V118 ECJ registered?

V118 ECJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V118 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V118 ECJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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