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V107 DTN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,230 mi
Last recorded76,230 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV107 DTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,230 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 75,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (3.7.B.3)

heat shield loose

offside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,723 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,345 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,530 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,939 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,613 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,772 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,733 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,925 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,488 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V107 DTN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V107 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V107 DTN registered?

V107 DTN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V107 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V107 DTN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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