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V428 DEJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

201,704 mi
Last recorded201,704 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV428 DEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 201,704 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 201,691 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 191,695 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 191,473 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 182,646 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 182,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 172,398 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 172,398 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 158,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 147,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 135,856 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 135,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 124,999 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 124,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Nov 2010 112,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 112,600 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 98,712 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 98,653 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 86,926 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 86,926 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 78,054 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)

brake pad warning light illuminated.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,434 miles

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

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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V428 DEJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V428 DEJ, 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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V428 DEJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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