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V48 ERE

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

195,208 mi
Last recorded195,208 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV48 ERE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 195,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 195,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 189,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 189,463 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 183,428 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 118,551 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 169,899 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 169,899 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 159,656 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 159,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust back box corroding.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 152,720 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust blow exhaust front pipe

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to underside rear of vehicle

movement in front top shocker mounts

o/s/r tyre perished and splitting recommend replacement

rear metal brake pipes corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Feb 2014 152,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

accident damage to underside rear of vehicle

engine oil leaks

exhaust blow exhaust front pipe

movement in front top shocker mounts

o/s/r tyre perished and splitting recommend replacement

rear metal brake pipes corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2013 143,538 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 139,476 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 161,908 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 161,908 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 154,245 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 140,891 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 131,256 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 131,254 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2006 121,843 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 121,843 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 104,241 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 104,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2005 103,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EXHAUST HITTING REAR AXLE AND DIPPING LOW

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V48 ERE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V48 ERE, 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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V48 ERE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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