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V626 DCN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,328 mi
Last recorded168,328 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV626 DCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 168,328 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 168,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 157,242 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 151,166 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 141,535 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/S/R tyre tread distortion

pAS pipe coroded

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2008 141,535 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/S/R tyre tread distortion

pAS pipe coroded

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2007 130,270 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 130,270 miles

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

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

advise o/s handbrake cable swollen †advise front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2006 112,079 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe needs attention

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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V626 DCN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V626 DCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V626 DCN registered?

V626 DCN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V626 DCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V626 DCN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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