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V529 DNC

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,297 mi
Last recorded114,297 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV529 DNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 114,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm - DOT 0810 - Age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 114,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm - DOT 0810 - Age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 108,815 miles

coolant leck

Pass 20 Aug 2014 100,761 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 100,738 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,158 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 95,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,267 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 90,951 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2010 87,360 miles

Center Exhaust Mount Insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2010 87,337 miles

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

Center Exhaust Mount Insecure

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 81,941 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 74,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate poor

Pass 11 Sep 2007 68,848 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 68,848 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

advise both rear axle bushes very worn †advise oil leaking from both gear box drive shaft flanges †advise o.s.r tyre becoming low on tread inside edges

Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,371 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 59,367 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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V529 DNC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V529 DNC, 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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V529 DNC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V529 DNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V529 DNC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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