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V109 DTN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

146,312 mi
Last recorded146,312 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV109 DTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 146,312 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 146,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 135,902 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 124,118 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 124,040 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 113,837 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 113,835 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 98,222 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 98,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps faded

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 26 Jun 2013 88,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps faded

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust bracket broken and corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 78,743 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust bracket broken and corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 68,818 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 58,903 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,903 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,616 miles

nearside front tyre very low on outside edge

nearside rear tyre low on air and has two nails in it

Fail 24 Jun 2009 51,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre very low on outside edge

nearside rear tyre low on air and has two nails in it

Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,962 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 44,962 miles

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

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

ADVISE cut on outer wall of offside front tyre not down to the cords 195/65t15

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 41,122 miles

ADVISE;front lower wishbone rear bushes are unbonding,no history of cam belt change,smoke test authorized by driver

Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,458 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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V109 DTN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V109 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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What year was V109 DTN registered?

V109 DTN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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