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V475 ECW

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,375 mi
Last recorded73,375 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV475 ECW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2012 73,375 miles

Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

front splitter insecure

n/s/r bump stop in poor conditiom

rear axle bushes are in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 73,375 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front splitter insecure

n/s/r bump stop in poor conditiom

rear axle bushes are in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 69,659 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 65,982 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,618 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 55,859 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,598 miles

Advise two new tyres & 4WA once bottom arms replaced

N/s/f tyre cracking moderately between treads, N/s/r tyre badly perished & cracking,

O/s handbrake cable worn through by support clip, corrosion & slight sticking evident. N/s cable exhibiting same but not as bad

O/s number plate bulb slightly dim

Rear bushes on front lower suspension arms weakened & starting to separate

Undertray & both wheel arch guards damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,337 miles

SOME WEAR ON O/S DRIVE SHAFT FROM ANTI-ROLL BAR [CONTACT AT SOME POINT]

Pass 30 Nov 2005 35,021 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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V475 ECW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V475 ECW, 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 V475 ECW registered?

V475 ECW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V475 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V475 ECW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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