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V468 DAU

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

243,215 mi
Last recorded243,215 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV468 DAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 243,215 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 229,892 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 229,891 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 206,729 miles

1>exhaust system slightly deteriorated2>direction indicators slightly discoloured

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 190,895 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 190,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 168,260 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 168,258 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 144,739 miles

brake discs showing wear

Fail 9 May 2011 144,739 miles

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

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

brake discs showing wear

Pass 12 May 2010 134,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 127,790 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 127,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

rear axle beam mounting bushes worn

Pass 1 May 2008 117,399 miles

1) O/S/F Tyre close to legal limit ( Wearing on inner edge ).

20 N/S Headlamp on continental setting

Fail 1 May 2008 117,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

1) O/S/F Tyre close to legal limit ( Wearing on inner edge ).

20 N/S Headlamp on continental setting

Pass 2 May 2007 108,156 miles

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 3 May 2006 101,034 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 101,034 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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V468 DAU is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V468 DAU, 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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V468 DAU is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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