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V265 EWA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,048 mi
Last recorded129,048 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV265 EWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 129,048 miles

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing-exhaust mountings corroded

oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-all shockers damp and weak

rear service brake and parking brake passed on limits-front and rear brakes juddering

rear shocker casings damaged-rear brakes binding-rear brake pads wearing low

steering rack play-x2 front track rod ends have slight play-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play and noisy

wishbone bushes perished-x2 front top shocker mounts have slight lift-rear exhaust mounting areas corroded

x2 rear coil springs corroded-x2 front anti roll bar links have slight play-x2 rear calipers slightly sticking

Pass 18 Feb 2015 128,325 miles

parking brake travel-x2 front links have slight play-oil leak-exhaust corroded-rear coil springs corroded-rear brakes binding-rear shocker casings deteriated-wishbone bushes perished

Pass 14 Feb 2014 123,629 miles

o/s/f ball joint slight play, exhaust slight leak, all tyres just on limit,

Pass 13 Feb 2013 114,104 miles

exhaust has a minor leak+corroded-n/s/f steering arm has slight play-o/s/f supspension top mounting has slight lift-front brake discs slightly corroded-rear shockers have slight lift-n/s/r tyre near limit

Fail 12 Feb 2013 114,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust has a minor leak+corroded-n/s/f steering arm has slight play-o/s/f supspension top mounting has slight lift-front brake discs slightly corroded-rear shockers have slight lift-n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 20 Feb 2012 106,954 miles

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 16 Feb 2012 106,834 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 23 Feb 2011 99,859 miles

airbag light on

both front droplinks have slight play in them

nearside front seat has slight movement

offside front wishbone bush deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2011 99,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front droplinks have slight play in them

nearside front seat has slight movement

offside front wishbone bush deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2010 94,253 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 94,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 88,861 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front rack boots slight movement

both front steering rack knuckle joints slight play

both front tyres just on limit

both front wish bone rear bushs slight play

both rear axle bushs starting to perish and detereate

Pass 21 Feb 2008 83,598 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 83,598 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 78,066 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 78,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 74,296 miles

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

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

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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V265 EWA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V265 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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V265 EWA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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