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V441 DCC

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,001 mi
Last recorded113,001 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV441 DCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 113,001 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 112,987 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 105,489 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 105,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,862 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,989 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,448 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 68,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,386 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear no plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2008 60,786 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,190 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 53,086 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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V441 DCC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V441 DCC, 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 V441 DCC registered?

V441 DCC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V441 DCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V441 DCC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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