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V62 EKU

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,100 mi
Last recorded3,100 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV62 EKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 3,100 miles

WE HAVE CONFIRMED THAT A NEW CLOCK DISPLAY WAS FITTED AND THE PREVOUS MILAGE WAS 113434 MILES

f/n/s inner brake pad is rattling

front brake discs worn

r/o/s tyre worn

Fail 13 May 2009

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

r/o/s tyre worn

Pass 13 May 2008 108,247 miles

air bag warning light is on

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs and pads are worn and corroded

front nearside tyre is worn and outer sidewall is damaged

rear offside tyre is worn on the inside edge

Fail 13 May 2008 108,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

air bag warning light is on

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs and pads are worn and corroded

front nearside tyre is worn and outer sidewall is damaged

rear offside tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 6 Dec 2006 105,072 miles

air bag warning light is on

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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V62 EKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 V62 EKU, 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 V62 EKU registered?

V62 EKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V62 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V62 EKU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V62 EKU have outstanding finance?

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