MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/rear parkbrake stiff to operate but efficiency satisfactory at present,advise to investigate
surface splits in power steering drivebelt
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS
n/s/rear parkbrake stiff to operate but efficiency satisfactory at present,advise to investigate
surface splits in power steering drivebelt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear handbrake mechanism sticking slightly.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake mechanism sticking slightly. †
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V260 EWA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 V260 EWA, 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 V260 EWA registered?
V260 EWA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V260 EWA safe to buy?
The MOT history for V260 EWA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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