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V315 EFV

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,298 mi
Last recorded113,298 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV315 EFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 113,298 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 113,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 106,189 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 106,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 94,855 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 94,855 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front discs inner surface worn,corroded ,and pitted

both rear trailing arm bushes worn but not causing excessive movement at wheel station

Fail 12 Jan 2006 74,960 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 74,960 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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V315 EFV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V315 EFV, 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 V315 EFV registered?

V315 EFV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V315 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V315 EFV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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