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V459 DYB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,036 mi
Last recorded158,036 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV459 DYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 158,036 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 158,033 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 156,271 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 156,271 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both from frosted lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 154,543 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 151,739 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 148,108 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 145,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 136,568 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 130,149 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 130,140 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 118,832 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 118,832 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 106,389 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 106,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 96,816 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 89,364 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 79,777 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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V459 DYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V459 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.

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What year was V459 DYB registered?

V459 DYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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