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V589 DNB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,609 mi
Last recorded170,609 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV589 DNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 170,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking break (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2020 170,609 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking break (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 169,864 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front suspension arm back bush has slight play

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2019 169,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2018 165,610 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 160,439 miles

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

offside handbrake performance requires attention soon

Pass 27 Oct 2016 148,889 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 143,926 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (axle mountings) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 143,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to underbody and suspension

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

trailer socket innop and insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2013 143,129 miles

general corrosion to underbody and suspension

o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

trailer socket insecure/stop lamp not working

Fail 23 Oct 2013 143,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

general corrosion to underbody and suspension

o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

trailer socket insecure/stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Oct 2012 138,915 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

trailer electrical socket damaged and insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2012 138,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

trailer electrical socket damaged and insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2011 134,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake disc's corroded slightly

Fail 20 Oct 2011 134,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake disc's corroded slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2010 129,203 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 123,862 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 123,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 117,659 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 110,931 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 105,104 miles

corrosion & wear evident brake discs

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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V589 DNB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V589 DNB, 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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V589 DNB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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