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V135 EES

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,817 mi
Last recorded110,817 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV135 EES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 110,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 101,241 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 101,241 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both raer tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Nov 2009 95,007 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 95,007 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 85,154 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 78,543 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 78,543 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2006 66,404 miles

Both drive shaft oil seals leaking †

Exhaust centre support bracket broken

Side view mirror control brken

Pass 11 Nov 2005 56,764 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

coolant bottle missing 1 securing screw

middle exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/f wiper blade torn,but still clearing screen

nail on inner edge of n/s/f tyre - not repairable

poor beam pattern at n/s/f headlight

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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V135 EES is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc 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 V135 EES, 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 V135 EES registered?

V135 EES is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V135 EES safe to buy?

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