MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front wishbone rear mounting rubbers are starting to perish
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both top strut mounts have slight play and lift (2.5.A.1c)
Key damaged and fell apart, repaired to complete test
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover starting to perish (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Offside track rod end ball joint dust cover starting to perish
Slight play in steering rack
Steering system slightly rough Slight judder from steering during lock to lock (2.2.D.1)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot lid does not open (6.2.B.1c)
Both front wishbone rear mounting rubbers are starting to perish
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both top strut mounts have slight play and lift (2.5.A.1c)
Key damaged and fell apart, repaired to complete test
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover starting to perish (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Offside track rod end ball joint dust cover starting to perish
Slight play in steering rack
Steering system slightly rough Slight judder from steering during lock to lock (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust smokey
oil leaks (around gearbox)
rear coil springs rusty
stoner chips in windscreen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust smokey
n/s/f wiper split
oil leaks (around gearbox)
rear coil springs rusty
service light on
stoner chips in windscreen
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres just starting to scrub on inner edge
slight exhaust leak from centre join
small chips in windscreen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both headlamps cloudy and dimming
crack in windscreen outside swept area
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
throttle control erratic & co fluctuating wildly eventually settled & passed test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r brake squeal not applied slow rotation & rear brakes rubbing
throttle control erratic & co fluctuating wildly eventually settled & passed test
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
chips in windscreen
slight knock and play in steering
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
emmisions & fast idle fluctuate drivers window sticks
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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V590 OGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 V590 OGC, 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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V590 OGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 October 1999.
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