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V482 DYB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

171,523 mi
Last recorded171,523 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV482 DYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 171,523 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 171,523 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 163,795 miles

Central Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 163,795 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Central Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 156,511 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 156,385 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 142,942 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 142,942 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 133,360 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 133,360 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 124,876 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2014 124,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 116,877 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 113,550 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 25 Jan 2012 113,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 111,075 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 111,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2010 105,480 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 105,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2009 99,843 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 99,840 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 93,582 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear no plate fading

Pass 29 Jan 2008 93,582 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)

rear no plate fading

Pass 31 Jan 2007 83,807 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 83,807 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2006 74,251 miles

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

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

rear no plate starting to fade

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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V482 DYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V482 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 V482 DYB registered?

V482 DYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V482 DYB shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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