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V558 VBD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,504 mi
Last recorded202,504 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 VBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 202,504 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 192,559 miles

items removed from drivers view

oilleak

engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2014 184,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 178,956 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 178,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 173,765 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 162,814 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 162,814 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 152,624 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 152,624 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 141,173 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front side lights dull.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 141,151 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front side lights dull.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 130,468 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 119,027 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 106,962 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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V558 VBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V558 VBD, 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 V558 VBD registered?

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

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The MOT history for V558 VBD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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