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V179 EAL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,064 mi
Last recorded113,064 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 EAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 113,064 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes worn

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Fail 7 Aug 2012 113,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes worn

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Jul 2011 102,750 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 102,750 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,024 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 93,022 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 83,204 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 83,062 miles

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

Front pads 60% worn and causing slight brake imbalance

Pass 17 Jul 2008 72,019 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 72,019 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 62,968 miles

Both rear axle bushes badly deteriorated.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 54,439 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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V179 EAL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V179 EAL, 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 V179 EAL registered?

V179 EAL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V179 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V179 EAL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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