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V154 ERE

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,007 mi
Last recorded198,007 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV154 ERE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 198,007 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 188,379 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 188,379 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 159,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish 205/55/16

offside rear tyre starting to perish 205/55/16

Pass 28 Aug 2013 156,803 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

misting of oil around pas pipe

oil leak from around sump bung

Pass 18 Aug 2012 151,546 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 144,691 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 138,666 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 129,291 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 129,291 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 115,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 115,903 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 97,172 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 97,172 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise: nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge 205/55/r16

Pass 7 Aug 2006 76,056 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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V154 ERE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V154 ERE, 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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What year was V154 ERE registered?

V154 ERE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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