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V232 EGM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Lpg 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,946 mi
Last recorded124,946 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 EGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 124,946 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 123,134 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 109,133 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,934 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 92,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2007 78,931 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 67,109 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 67,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 60,494 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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V232 EGM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V232 EGM, 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 V232 EGM registered?

V232 EGM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V232 EGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V232 EGM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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