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V566 EJU

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,662 mi
Last recorded204,662 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV566 EJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 204,662 miles

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 200,222 miles

Both sides front tyres bald on edges and at limits

Both sides headlamps becoming frosted

Both sides rear brake disc`s very rusty

Engine oil leak

Most metal brake pipe ferrels becoming very rusty

Rear exhaust box breaking up

Pass 15 Oct 2014 195,626 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)

nsf inner wheel arch liner missing

os headlight adjuster not working

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2014 193,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

o/s headlight adjuster broken

rear no plate starting to deteriate

Pass 5 Oct 2013 192,244 miles

Rear no.plate becoming worn

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Wiper marks on screen

Pass 8 Oct 2012 187,781 miles

Air bag warnjng light on

Pass 10 Oct 2011 184,473 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 181,314 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 179,109 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 179,109 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 175,667 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 175,667 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 168,490 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 157,942 miles

centre rear seat belt catch cover missing

rear axle beam bushes worn ( o/s & n/s )

Fail 4 Oct 2006 157,942 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear axle beam bushes worn ( o/s & n/s )

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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V566 EJU is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V566 EJU, 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 V566 EJU registered?

V566 EJU is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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