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V622 DFT

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,846 mi
Last recorded182,846 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV622 DFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 182,846 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 182,846 miles

Brake pedal spongy AND CREEP (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH LENSES HAZED NO IMAGE (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SHORT (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating BULB (1.2.1b)

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

front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

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

ENG\OIL MIN

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 175,455 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 164,107 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses frosted poor images (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH POOR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 164,106 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses frosted poor images (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH POOR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 148,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 131,387 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 131,387 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 113,847 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 100,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,133 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 75,070 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,257 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 68,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 62,979 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 62,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,052 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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V622 DFT is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V622 DFT, 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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V622 DFT is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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