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V487 DGN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,101 mi
Last recorded105,101 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 DGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 105,101 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 100,794 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 97,175 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 94,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 94,969 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 92,470 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 84,586 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 77,545 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 69,464 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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V487 DGN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V487 DGN, 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 V487 DGN registered?

V487 DGN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V487 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V487 DGN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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