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V62 DAH

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,182 mi
Last recorded70,182 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV62 DAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 70,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres perished and worn close to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

mirrors held with tape

Fail 7 Sep 2020 69,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

mirrors held with tape

Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,788 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,121 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,039 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 63,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,958 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,401 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,965 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,487 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,548 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,044 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,850 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,101 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,770 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,609 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 31,609 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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V62 DAH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V62 DAH, 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 V62 DAH registered?

V62 DAH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V62 DAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V62 DAH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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