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V54 DVG

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,801 mi
Last recorded152,801 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 DVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 152,801 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine rattles from top end

wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Sep 2013 146,578 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 146,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

sump damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2012 137,620 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 137,616 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 137,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 137,541 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 111,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 101,489 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 85,702 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 79,355 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 69,530 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 69,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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V54 DVG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V54 DVG, 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 V54 DVG registered?

V54 DVG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V54 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V54 DVG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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