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V286 EEY

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,718 mi
Last recorded143,718 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 EEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 143,718 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 143,718 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 137,827 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 131,428 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 123,309 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 114,694 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 106,537 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 101,210 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 101,201 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 96,323 miles

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.

Fail 2 May 2012 96,322 miles

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.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 95,018 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 95,018 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 90,458 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 86,392 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,916 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 81,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 76,492 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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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?

The MOT history for V286 EEY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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