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V175 EKS

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,160 mi
Last recorded152,160 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV175 EKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 152,160 miles

BOTH LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE SPLITTING..

FRONT DISCS AND PADS ARE WORN AND WILL NEED REPLACED BEFORE NEXT SERVICE OR TEST..

Fail 9 Nov 2013 152,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

BOTH LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE SPLITTING..

FRONT DISCS AND PADS ARE WORN AND WILL NEED REPLACED BEFORE NEXT SERVICE OR TEST..

Pass 27 Oct 2012 134,201 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 113,260 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 113,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 96,343 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 82,851 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,598 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,333 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 57,333 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 44,202 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 36,679 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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V175 EKS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V175 EKS, 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 V175 EKS registered?

V175 EKS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V175 EKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V175 EKS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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