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V129 DVK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,990 mi
Last recorded154,990 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 DVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 154,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 154,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 133,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 126,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2015 118,930 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 112,163 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust

offside rear tyre out of shape and close to limit

Pass 23 Sep 2013 104,059 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 19 Sep 2012 96,565 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,363 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,292 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 74,045 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 66,424 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 61,941 miles

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

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

slight play in both n/s/r and o/s/r axel bushes

Fail 14 Apr 2008 61,941 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both n/s/r and o/s/r axel bushes

Pass 17 Apr 2007 55,942 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 55,941 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,914 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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V129 DVK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V129 DVK, 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 V129 DVK registered?

V129 DVK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V129 DVK safe to buy?

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