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V236 DAU

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,907 mi
Last recorded129,907 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 DAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 129,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rattling noise coming from inside nearside front wheel cap/cover

Pass 4 Aug 2011 124,196 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Aug 2011 124,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

low reading from nearside parking brake

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Mar 2010 118,133 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

bothside rear tyres worn out of shape

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Mar 2010 118,133 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

bothside rear tyres worn out of shape

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Mar 2009 112,673 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 112,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 104,258 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 104,258 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 13 Feb 2007 90,209 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 86,060 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 86,060 miles

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

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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V236 DAU is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V236 DAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V236 DAU?

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What year was V236 DAU registered?

V236 DAU is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 October 1999.

Is V236 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V236 DAU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V236 DAU have outstanding finance?

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