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V146 DHO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,319 mi
Last recorded171,319 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV146 DHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 171,319 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 171,319 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 161,721 miles

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

under body guards fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 153,698 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 145,922 miles

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

Oil leak

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

under body corrosion

wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 138,204 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 137,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 129,439 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 129,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 120,161 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 120,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 109,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 109,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 97,139 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 97,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp covers deteriating

Pass 28 Aug 2008 84,328 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 75,971 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 70,004 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005

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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V146 DHO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 100,227 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V146 DHO, 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 V146 DHO registered?

V146 DHO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V146 DHO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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