MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
air bag light remains illuminated. rear back box mounting is corroded.
brake fluid evident from previous repair
brake fluid is evident from a previous repair. air bag light remains illuminated. rear back box securing mount is corroding.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
air bag light remains illuminated. rear back box mounting is corroded.
brake fluid evident from previous repair
brake fluid is evident from a previous repair. air bag light remains illuminated. rear back box securing mount is corroding.
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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V286 EEY is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 V286 EEY, 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 V286 EEY registered?
V286 EEY is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 November 1999.
Is V286 EEY safe to buy?
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