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V395 DRG

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

239,598 mi
Last recorded239,598 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV395 DRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 239,598 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test centre mirror ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 239,588 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test centre mirror ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 225,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 224,920 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 218,738 miles

Advise exhaust flexible joint been badly repaired with exhaust bandage and exhaust paste

Advise trailer electrical socket has been removed as a form of repair to vehicle

Nearside Front Advise nearside front tyre cuts and slits in sidewall but not to wire

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 218,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near fuel tank top corner of fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' All of windscreen in serious condition (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim possible puncture (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Advise nearside front tyre cuts and slits in sidewall but not to wire

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 201,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 201,842 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 194,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front lower arm front bush perished

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

both front rear arm bushes perished

both rear tyres wearing edges

power steering hose damp

Fail 29 Jan 2014 194,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front lower arm front bush perished

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

both front rear arm bushes perished

both rear tyres wearing edges

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear caliper arm stuck on

power steering hose damp

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 188,505 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear axle bush has slight play

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe has a slight misting of oil

Rear brake discs in poor condition

offside rear axle bush has slight play

Fail 14 Jan 2013 188,505 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear axle bush has slight play

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe has a slight misting of oil

Rear brake discs in poor condition

offside rear axle bush has slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2012 180,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f strut top bearing stiff when turned lock to lock

Fail 10 Jan 2012 180,878 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f strut top bearing stiff when turned lock to lock

Pass 10 Jan 2011 174,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 170,457 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 170,456 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 157,678 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 157,654 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 143,836 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 130,247 miles

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

rear brake increase/decrease on limit

Fail 16 Jan 2007 129,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake increase/decrease on limit

Pass 21 Jan 2006 116,562 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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V395 DRG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 V395 DRG, 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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V395 DRG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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