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V678 DFH

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,956 mi
Last recorded91,956 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV678 DFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 91,956 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 91,932 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 88,261 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 84,408 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 84,408 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 77,501 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 77,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2008 71,644 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 71,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 67,130 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 67,130 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 59,992 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 59,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2005 52,315 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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V678 DFH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V678 DFH, 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 V678 DFH registered?

V678 DFH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 October 1999.

Is V678 DFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V678 DFH shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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