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V461 PDN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,002 mi
Last recorded80,002 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV461 PDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,002 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all and all rear b/ pipes corroded rusty (3.6.B.4e)

Front wishbones and subframe all corroded rusty and front links

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

all suspension shockers rusty corroded osr tyre wearing close to 1.6 mm

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

exhaust slight leak and rusty outer sills slightly damaged

nsf wiper slightly split

rear foot and parking brake on limit will need repair or adjustment

rear no plate slightly deteriated osf door slightly stiff front drive shaft rusty

rear t arm bushes slightly deteriated calipers rusty rear springs shockers slightly rusty corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 80,002 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all and all rear b/ pipes corroded rusty (3.6.B.4e)

Front wishbones and subframe all corroded rusty and front links

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

all suspension shockers rusty corroded osr tyre wearing close to 1.6 mm

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

exhaust slight leak and rusty outer sills slightly damaged

nsf wiper slightly split

rear foot and parking brake on limit will need repair or adjustment

rear no plate slightly deteriated osf door slightly stiff front drive shaft rusty

rear t arm bushes slightly deteriated calipers rusty rear springs shockers slightly rusty corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2008 81,181 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 81,173 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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V461 PDN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 V461 PDN, 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

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What year was V461 PDN registered?

V461 PDN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V461 PDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V461 PDN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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