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V636 DNB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,181 mi
Last recorded130,181 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV636 DNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 130,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 130,142 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 120,301 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 113,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 98,458 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 98,458 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 10,193 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 10,193 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 43,452 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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V636 DNB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc 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 V636 DNB, 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 V636 DNB registered?

V636 DNB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V636 DNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V636 DNB 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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