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V105 DTN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,064 mi
Last recorded127,064 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV105 DTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2014 127,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 127,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 118,588 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 109,622 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 109,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 106,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 93,092 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 93,092 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 81,055 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 81,055 miles

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

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

SLIGHT BINDING AT O/S/R BRAKE

Pass 8 Oct 2008 77,260 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 129,485 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 102,028 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 102,022 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 81,074 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 81,074 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2005 76,826 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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V105 DTN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V105 DTN, 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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V105 DTN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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