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V187 EHU

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,873 mi
Last recorded170,873 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV187 EHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2012 170,873 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 170,873 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 159,934 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 159,934 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 149,174 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 149,174 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 139,054 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 139,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 128,714 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 128,714 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 121,006 miles

front no. plate poor condition cracked in several places but secure

Fail 18 Dec 2007 121,006 miles

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

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

front no. plate poor condition cracked in several places but secure

Fail 18 Dec 2006 112,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 112,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2005 100,388 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 100,388 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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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V187 EHU is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V187 EHU, 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 V187 EHU registered?

V187 EHU is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 October 1999.

Is V187 EHU safe to buy?

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