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V240 DYD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,711 mi
Last recorded117,711 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 DYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 117,711 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 117,022 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2011 115,166 miles

both front tyres getting low tread depth at 2mm

both rear tyres getting low tread depth at 3mm

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush starting to de-lamanate

Pass 2 Jun 2010 106,750 miles

both rear brake dises corroding

both rear brakes rubbing

some small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 May 2009 96,497 miles

N/s/r tyre tread depth low.

O/s/r tyre tread depth low and small nail in tread.

Rear main axle bushes perished and separating.

Windscreen chipped in swept area.

Pass 9 May 2008 85,664 miles

Front pads low & discs worn.

N/s/r tyre has a low tread depth and side walls and tread pattern starting to crack/perish.

O/s/r tyre side walls and tread pattern cracking/perishing.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 77,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 68,737 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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V240 DYD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V240 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V240 DYD registered?

V240 DYD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V240 DYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V240 DYD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V240 DYD have outstanding finance?

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