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V558 DGM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,682 mi
Last recorded132,682 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 DGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2014 132,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front outer cv gaiter has seepage of grease

offside rear seatbelt locking mechanism casing missing.but still secures and releases

Pass 14 Oct 2014 132,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside front outer cv gaiter has seepage of grease

offside rear seatbelt locking mechanism casing missing.but still secures and releases

Pass 23 Oct 2013 127,289 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

seat belt buckle slightly damage o/s/r

Fail 10 Oct 2013 127,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

seat belt buckle slightly damage o/s/r

Pass 18 Sep 2012 121,740 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 121,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 118,121 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 118,121 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 113,412 miles

osr seatbelt buckle cover missing

Fail 7 Oct 2010 113,370 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

osr seatbelt buckle cover missing

Pass 15 Oct 2009 107,029 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 107,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 101,961 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 97,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 87,941 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 87,904 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing low

slight play in offside of steering rack

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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V558 DGM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V558 DGM, 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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V558 DGM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V558 DGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V558 DGM shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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