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V486 DPY

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,163 mi
Last recorded79,163 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV486 DPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 79,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror cover slightly damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2019 79,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective also split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror cover slightly damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2018 76,568 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 76,568 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 71,974 miles

Nearside front and rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front tyre balding on inner edge strong advise change and wheel alignment asap

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 67,120 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamp lenses slightly misty (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 64,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge advise replace and wheel alignment

Fail 18 Apr 2015 64,110 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge advise replace and wheel alignment

Pass 26 Apr 2014 62,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear have a slight brake bind not apparent on RBT

Pass 6 Apr 2013 60,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Apr 2012 58,675 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,914 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 56,904 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,674 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,890 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 47,882 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,023 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,129 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 24,501 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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V486 DPY is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V486 DPY, 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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V486 DPY is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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