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V425 DCJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,470 mi
Last recorded140,470 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV425 DCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 140,470 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to crack inbetween tread

Pass 9 Jul 2012 132,306 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 126,853 miles

Anti-rollbar D-bushes worn (squeak)

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 126,853 miles

Anti-rollbar D-bushes worn (squeak)

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 118,100 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 111,952 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 111,949 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 109,037 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 103,838 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 99,285 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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V425 DCJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V425 DCJ, 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 V425 DCJ registered?

V425 DCJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V425 DCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V425 DCJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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