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V232 DYD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,255 mi
Last recorded150,255 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 DYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 150,255 miles

Boot cannot be opened

Both nearside tyres damage to outer sidewall

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

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

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

Various oil leaks

airbag light on will fail next year

exhaust corroded and blowing around manifold area

Fail 26 Jun 2012 152,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Boot cannot be opened

Both nearside tyres damage to outer sidewall

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

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

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

Various oil leaks

airbag light on will fail next year

exhaust corroded and blowing around manifold area

Pass 1 Jul 2011 139,140 miles

Exhaust corroded

Headlights in poor condition

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Raer axle bushes worn

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 1 Jul 2011 139,140 miles

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

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

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

Headlights in poor condition

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Raer axle bushes worn

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2010 130,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 130,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 121,661 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 108,491 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 108,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 99,955 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 99,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

REAR NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Fail 4 Oct 2005 85,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 85,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V232 DYD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V232 DYD, 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 V232 DYD registered?

V232 DYD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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