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V427 DCJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,195 mi
Last recorded175,195 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV427 DCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2017 175,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 168,692 miles

Front anti-roll bar drop links bushes worn but not excessive at this time.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside front brake disc corroded and worn.

Offside rear brake pads worn thin.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside steering rack track adjusting arm inner ball joint worn but not excessive at this time.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 163,104 miles

Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn.

Long parking brake lever travel.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside steering track adjusting rod inner ball joint worn.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 158,971 miles

Both front brake discs pitted.

Headlight output intensity low.

Long parking brake lever travel.

Offside rear view mirror damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 157,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded and scored.

Long parking brake lever travel.

Nearside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link bush worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear.

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges and getting close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Offside rear brake pads worn thin.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 149,791 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 144,908 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 144,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 139,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 125,643 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 125,643 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 108,726 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 107,994 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 107,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 93,467 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 93,467 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 76,420 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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V427 DCJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V427 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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V427 DCJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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