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V305 EWF

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,045 mi
Last recorded169,045 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV305 EWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 169,045 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 161,298 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 153,002 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 151,492 miles

Oil leak

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust corroded at joint and inadequately repaired using tape

Fail 12 Apr 2013 151,492 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust corroded at joint and inadequately repaired using tape

Pass 2 Apr 2012 141,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 141,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 134,948 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 128,303 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 128,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 120,207 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emits slight smoke

Fail 12 Feb 2009 120,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emits slight smoke

Pass 17 Apr 2008 113,359 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 113,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 103,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V305 EWF is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V305 EWF, 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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V305 EWF is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 October 1999.

Is V305 EWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V305 EWF shows 15 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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