MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
marking on edge of tyre. Possibly been run flat
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside & offside front steering arms have slight play in inner joints.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four tyres close to limit
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
all four tyres close to limit
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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V59 HEC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V59 HEC, 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 V59 HEC registered?
V59 HEC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 November 1999.
Is V59 HEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for V59 HEC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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