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V452 DYB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,994 mi
Last recorded118,994 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV452 DYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 118,994 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 117,110 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 109,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 109,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 98,127 miles

rear axle beam bushes starting to split

Fail 29 Oct 2009 98,127 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear axle beam bushes starting to split

Pass 1 Oct 2008 82,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2007 67,032 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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V452 DYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V452 DYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V452 DYB?

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What year was V452 DYB registered?

V452 DYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 May 1999.

Is V452 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V452 DYB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V452 DYB have outstanding finance?

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