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V533 ECN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,367 mi
Last recorded145,367 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 ECN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 145,367 miles

Offside rear wheel damaged

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside headlamp pattern poor

Fail 27 Jun 2014 145,289 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear wheel damaged

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 136,958 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 126,482 miles

rear brake discs rusty, n.s. h/light misty, front number plate cracked.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 123,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs rusty, n.s. h/light misty, front number plate cracked.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 116,994 miles

c.o. close to limit on fast idle

n/s/f wishbone rear bush heavily split

poor beam image both headlights

some play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 27 Aug 2008 101,302 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 101,285 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 75,641 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 64,417 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 53,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 53,549 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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V533 ECN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V533 ECN, 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 V533 ECN registered?

V533 ECN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V533 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V533 ECN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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