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V226 MEV

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,214 mi
Last recorded183,214 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 MEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 183,214 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 180,235 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 180,235 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 176,179 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 171,276 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 166,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 162,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 162,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 157,723 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 152,688 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 146,650 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 146,646 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 141,173 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 136,345 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 136,307 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 130,873 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 124,002 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 117,402 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 MEV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V226 MEV, 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 MEV registered?

V226 MEV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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