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V595 DUX

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,877 mi
Last recorded164,877 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV595 DUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 164,877 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear axl bushes worn

Pass 11 Jul 2015 161,975 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 158,241 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 158,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 155,807 miles

1.....cracks in o/s and n/s door mirror glass.....2.....screw in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 9 Jul 2012 153,145 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 147,479 miles

1....o/s door mirror cracked....2....heavy surface rust on inner face of front brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2010 144,302 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 144,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

small chip in o/s of front windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2009 136,621 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

passanger mirror cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2009 136,397 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

passanger mirror cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2008 128,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

windscreen damage not exceeding 10mm in zone "A"

Pass 2 Jun 2008 128,622 miles

windscreen damage not exceeding 10mm in zone "A"

Pass 2 Jun 2007 117,250 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 117,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre close to limit

windscreen damage just under 10mm in zone "A"

Pass 19 Jan 2006 104,036 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 104,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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V595 DUX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V595 DUX, 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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V595 DUX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V595 DUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V595 DUX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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