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V398 DNJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,709 mi
Last recorded90,709 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 DNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,709 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 87,914 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 84,002 miles

wipers smeering screen

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

some wear rear axle bushes

Fail 19 Dec 2012 84,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken but still supported

some wear rear axle bushes

wipers smeering screen

Pass 15 Oct 2011 73,217 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 62,828 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 62,828 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 60,537 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

head lamps slightly misty\repair to ns mirror\

Pass 20 Oct 2009 60,537 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

head lamps slightly misty\repair to ns mirror\

Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,174 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 58,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 55,042 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine cutting out

front brake pads and discs for wear

ns mirror damage

Pass 23 Oct 2006 50,893 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 47,201 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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V398 DNJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue 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 V398 DNJ, 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 V398 DNJ registered?

V398 DNJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V398 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V398 DNJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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