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V49 EUY

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

201,131 mi
Last recorded201,131 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 EUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 201,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 200,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 189,380 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside mirror casing broken

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 189,380 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside mirror casing broken

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 178,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt fully

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt fully

Fail 23 Nov 2015 178,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt fully

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt fully

Pass 7 Nov 2014 167,172 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 156,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 147,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 147,771 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 138,144 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 128,040 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 119,190 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 119,186 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 112,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2008 103,313 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 93,182 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 84,194 miles

Nearside 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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V49 EUY is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V49 EUY, 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 V49 EUY registered?

V49 EUY is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V49 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V49 EUY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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