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V656 EPV

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,729 mi
Last recorded84,729 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV656 EPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021 84,729 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill corroded under sealer

power steering pipe by gearbox evidence of weeping from joint

service light flashing

spare wheel deflated

Pass 1 Sep 2020 80,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both brake flexi hoses metal part corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 80,668 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off exhaust , welded back in place (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Undertray insecure bolts missing and hanging down, replaced bolt and clip to secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both brake flexi hoses metal part corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 78,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 78,334 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front tyre has no tread pattern on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 76,010 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,188 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,895 miles

Both Rear tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 69,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Both Rear tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,647 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bracket on the centre section of the exhaust is broken but the exhaust is still secure

Fail 13 Jul 2015 64,647 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bracket on the centre section of the exhaust is broken but the exhaust is still secure

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,876 miles

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

rear brake discs badly corroded

slight play in n/s inner track rod

Pass 16 May 2013 56,766 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded.

slight play in n/s track rod.

Fail 16 May 2013 56,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear discs corroded.

slight play in n/s track rod.

Pass 17 May 2012 53,119 miles

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

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

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

n/s steering tei rod has slight play.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,005 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 46,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,044 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 35,043 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,800 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 14,551 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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V656 EPV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V656 EPV, 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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V656 EPV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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