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V199 EPR

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,380 mi
Last recorded125,380 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV199 EPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 125,380 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 125,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 115,064 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 100,423 miles

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

front wipers poor

Pass 31 Mar 2012 96,875 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 96,875 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,037 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 86,428 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 84,256 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 76,499 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 76,499 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 68,880 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 68,880 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 58,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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V199 EPR is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V199 EPR, 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 V199 EPR registered?

V199 EPR is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V199 EPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V199 EPR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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