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V415 DRG

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,509 mi
Last recorded156,509 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV415 DRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 156,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 151,603 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 146,772 miles

offside front door inner handle loose

Fail 22 Sep 2014 146,751 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside front door inner handle loose

Pass 3 Oct 2013 138,890 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 138,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 132,740 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 127,692 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 127,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 119,374 miles

bonnet cable has mole grips for a handle.

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit.

o/s/f wiper rubber starting to split .

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit.

radiator leaking fom the corner.

rear number plate starting to break up.

spare tyre is flat.

Pass 20 Jun 2009 112,280 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 112,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 103,489 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

the parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 5 Mar 2008 103,479 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

the parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 7 Nov 2006 96,955 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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V415 DRG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V415 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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V415 DRG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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