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V363 DTS

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,453 mi
Last recorded99,453 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV363 DTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 99,453 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 99,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,896 miles

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

exhaust rusty

rear no plate slightly deterated but still readable

Fail 20 Mar 2014 96,896 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust rusty

rear no plate slightly deterated but still readable

Pass 12 Mar 2013 93,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust slightly rusty and slight leak

n/s/r spring 10cm has slight brakenot dangerous or likley to leave location

o/s/ sill slightly damaged

rear no plate slightly detraited but still readable

Fail 12 Mar 2013 93,217 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust slightly rusty and slight leak

n/s/r spring 10cm has slight brakenot dangerous or likley to leave location

o/s/ sill slightly damaged

rear no plate slightly detraited but still readable

Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,103 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 87,103 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrke stiff in operation

Pass 19 Mar 2011 79,671 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 73,106 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 68,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 64,164 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 56,730 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 48,849 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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V363 DTS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V363 DTS, 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 V363 DTS registered?

V363 DTS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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