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V269 DLE

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,044 mi
Last recorded104,044 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV269 DLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 104,044 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 103,922 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 103,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,722 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 103,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 102,422 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 100,210 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 98,574 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 96,394 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 93,496 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 87,745 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,755 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 83,755 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 79,821 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 76,297 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 72,850 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 68,829 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 67,711 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 67,710 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight play front wheels BEARING RACK.

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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V269 DLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V269 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 V269 DLE registered?

V269 DLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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