MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both Front and N/S Rear tyres low tread
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
n/s/front tyre wall cut (not to cord)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Unable to open Boot lid
n/s and o/s front and n/s/rear tyres low tread
n/s/front tyre wall cut(not to cord)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
airbag warning light ON.
near side rear tyre has a small cut on inner side wall but not deep enough to reach ply cords.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
rear number plate slightly discoloured
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
rear number plate slightly discoloured
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V263 DCD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V263 DCD, 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 V263 DCD registered?
V263 DCD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 September 1999.
Is V263 DCD safe to buy?
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