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V474 EFS

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,578 mi
Last recorded124,578 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV474 EFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 124,578 miles

advise nearside front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 118,281 miles

advise both front headlamps misting

advise front and rear brake disc

Pass 26 Oct 2011 109,222 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 106,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 106,708 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 98,399 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 98,399 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 167,296 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 160,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2007 160,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2006 131,054 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 131,049 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2005 102,542 miles

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

rear number plate water marked

Pass 12 Oct 2005 102,542 miles

rear number plate water marked

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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V474 EFS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V474 EFS, 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

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What year was V474 EFS registered?

V474 EFS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V474 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V474 EFS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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