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V481 DJH

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,538 mi
Last recorded85,538 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 DJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front of offside sill damaged (dented)

nearside rear brake caliper lever does not fully return to stop

nearside rear tyre starting to wear at edges

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

power steering hoses damp

Fail 21 Apr 2015 85,532 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front of offside sill damaged (dented)

nearside rear brake caliper lever does not fully return to stop

nearside rear tyre starting to wear at edges

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

power steering hoses damp

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

power steering hoses damp

rear brake discs worn

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 77,999 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

power steering hoses damp

rear brake discs worn

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 73,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 69,919 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,697 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 65,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 62,444 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 62,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 95,440 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 18 Feb 2008 50,774 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,996 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 38,850 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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V481 DJH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V481 DJH, 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 V481 DJH registered?

V481 DJH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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