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V47 EGM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,405 mi
Last recorded68,405 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 EGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,405 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,871 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 61,871 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 57,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,180 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear reg plate starting to perrish

Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,225 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,992 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,568 miles

tears in both front wipers

Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,996 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 45,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

0/s/r brake slighty binding

Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,448 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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V47 EGM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V47 EGM, 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 V47 EGM registered?

V47 EGM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V47 EGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V47 EGM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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