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V51 ERE

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

223,941 mi
Last recorded223,941 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV51 ERE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 223,941 miles

Chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2024 222,114 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 222,107 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake wear indicator on dash

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 222,052 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light illuminated

front under-tray insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2023 219,500 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 216,413 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 212,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 212,027 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Both sides, offside leaking slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front wiper blade split slightly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 211,874 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush- ( Top Mount Bush/bearing ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stone Chips On Screen.

Pass 25 Aug 2020 205,549 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 198,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 190,499 miles

Corrosion on offside and nearside front wings

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

One band of exhaust clamp broken, but exhaust still secure

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2017 182,207 miles

Both hand brake cable boots split.

Front wipers starting to split.

Fuel filter some corrosion.

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 182,207 miles

Both hand brake cable boots split.

Front wipers starting to split.

Fuel filter some corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 175,470 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 165,058 miles

Offside Front osf head light pattern poor glass poor

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 3 Sep 2014 155,497 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 9 Sep 2013 146,128 miles

Centre cat exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside part of tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inside part of tread

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded and starting to seperate from rear box

Pass 5 Sep 2012 135,713 miles

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 14 Sep 2011 127,452 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 117,093 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 20 Sep 2010 117,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 16 Sep 2009 107,779 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 107,779 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 97,709 miles

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

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

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

osf & nsf shocker tops worn and lift evident

Fail 16 Sep 2008 97,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

osf & nsf shocker tops worn and lift evident

Pass 18 Sep 2007 84,594 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 73,543 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 63,316 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 63,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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V51 ERE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V51 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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V51 ERE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 October 1999.

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