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V466 EAL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,405 mi
Last recorded96,405 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV466 EAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 96,405 miles

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Pass 27 Aug 2015 92,254 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,147 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 78,950 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 78,950 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,734 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,120 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 71,114 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,001 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,209 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,032 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 48,248 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,543 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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V466 EAL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V466 EAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V466 EAL?

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What year was V466 EAL registered?

V466 EAL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V466 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V466 EAL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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