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V226 EYB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,953 mi
Last recorded169,953 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 EYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 169,953 miles

Damage to screen outside drivers view of road

Headlamps slightly detriorated

Slight play top mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 169,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Damage to screen outside drivers view of road

Engine side cover insecure

Headlamps slightly detriorated

Slight play top mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 157,584 miles

Both front top mounts have slight play

Crack to n/s/ screen outside drivers veiw of road

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Nov 2014 157,570 miles

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

Both front top mounts have slight play

Crack to n/s/ screen outside drivers veiw of road

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2013 142,202 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 142,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 133,556 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 133,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 127,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Oct 2011 127,306 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2010 120,118 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 120,118 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 110,517 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 95,339 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 91,594 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 91,594 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 49,010 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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V226 EYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V226 EYB, 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 V226 EYB registered?

V226 EYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V226 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V226 EYB shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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