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V127 ECF

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,623 mi
Last recorded174,623 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV127 ECF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 174,623 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 174,613 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 169,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 169,556 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported center to rear clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 165,872 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 160,978 miles

Oil leak

Both head-light lens faded.

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 160,974 miles

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

Both head-light lens faded.

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 153,534 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 146,102 miles

Knock on front suspension.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 140,906 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 134,432 miles

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 123,888 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 107,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroding on inner faces.

coolant leak rad area.

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers damp.

slight play in n/s inner track control arm.

Pass 25 Aug 2007 89,740 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine missfirering.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 75,032 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 75,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

ribbed belt cracked

wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Oct 2005 58,031 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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V127 ECF is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V127 ECF, 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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V127 ECF is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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