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V218 HEO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

191,106 mi
Last recorded191,106 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 HEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 191,106 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 189,939 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 186,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 183,196 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 181,122 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 181,122 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 178,395 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 175,284 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 170,840 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 166,836 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 166,836 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 158,408 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 150,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 136,372 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 119,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 108,440 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 108,440 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 96,607 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 96,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 81,390 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 81,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V218 HEO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V218 HEO, 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 V218 HEO registered?

V218 HEO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V218 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V218 HEO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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