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V158 DLE

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,621 mi
Last recorded69,621 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV158 DLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 69,621 miles

advise both front arm bushes

Fail 29 Oct 2010 69,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

advise both front arm bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2009 62,197 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 54,085 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 44,724 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,180 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 39,180 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 35,835 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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V158 DLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V158 DLE, 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 V158 DLE registered?

V158 DLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V158 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V158 DLE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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