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V511 DBA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,130 mi
Last recorded137,130 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV511 DBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 137,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 126,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak from underside of engine

Fail 17 Dec 2012 126,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak from underside of engine

Pass 19 Dec 2011 116,275 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 106,569 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 98,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 98,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 91,030 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 91,030 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 83,359 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 75,244 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 66,610 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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V511 DBA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V511 DBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V511 DBA registered?

V511 DBA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V511 DBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V511 DBA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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