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V561 DNU

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,721 mi
Last recorded92,721 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV561 DNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 92,721 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 86,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both number plates have dark patches but still able to read them

Fail 23 Oct 2009 86,837 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both number plates have dark patches but still able to read them

Pass 2 Oct 2008 70,373 miles

both front wiper blades are smearing slightly reccomend replacement

front and rear number plates are in a poor condotion strongly reccomend replacement

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside front mirror casing broken reccomend replacement

Fail 2 Oct 2008 70,371 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front wiper blades are smearing slightly reccomend replacement

front and rear number plates are in a poor condotion strongly reccomend replacement

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside front mirror casing broken reccomend replacement

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,636 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,213 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 44,214 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 44,214 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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V561 DNU is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V561 DNU, 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 V561 DNU registered?

V561 DNU is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V561 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V561 DNU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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