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V590 OGC

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,277 mi
Last recorded177,277 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 OGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 177,277 miles

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 177,276 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 167,246 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 158,628 miles

exhaust smokey

oil leaks (around gearbox)

rear coil springs rusty

stoner chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2013 158,625 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 140,932 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 140,932 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 129,365 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 129,365 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 116,209 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 116,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 102,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

chips in windscreen

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 10 Apr 2008 89,872 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 77,859 miles

emmisions & fast idle fluctuate drivers window sticks

Pass 13 Apr 2006 68,394 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 68,349 miles

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)

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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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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What year was V590 OGC registered?

V590 OGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V590 OGC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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