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V374 DDG

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,759 mi
Last recorded108,759 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV374 DDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 108,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 108,759 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 107,340 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 107,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 106,356 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 103,877 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 103,877 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 100,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 96,316 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 6 Mar 2012 96,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2011 89,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2010 80,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brakes bind.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 27 Feb 2010 80,016 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brakes bind.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,528 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn, but not resulting in excessive movement.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front c.v boot starting to split

Fail 24 Feb 2009 67,528 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Both rear axle bushes worn, but not resulting in excessive movement.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front c.v boot starting to split

Pass 26 Feb 2008 59,893 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 59,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,389 miles

Front wishbone bushes deteriorating. †N/S brake light bulb replaced and headlamps adjusted.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 47,358 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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V374 DDG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V374 DDG, 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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V374 DDG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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