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V683 DNB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,919 mi
Last recorded113,919 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV683 DNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 113,919 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 113,919 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,572 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 101,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake hose slightly stress cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked in tread

both front lower arm rear bushes stress cracked

both front wipers smearing slightly

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight bind to n/s/r brake

very slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 6 Nov 2017 101,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake hose slightly stress cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked in tread

both front lower arm rear bushes stress cracked

both front wipers smearing slightly

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight bind to n/s/r brake

very slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake hose starting to stress crack

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and is stress cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cut to tread but not deep enough to reach cord and less than 25mm in length

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges, 3mm in centre and is stress cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut to tread to cord but less than 25mm in length

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly stress cracked

both front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 9 Nov 2016 98,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake hose starting to stress crack

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and is stress cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cut to tread but not deep enough to reach cord and less than 25mm in length

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges, 3mm in centre and is stress cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut to tread to cord but less than 25mm in length

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly stress cracked

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,134 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,608 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 94,608 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 92,497 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 90,403 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

four segments of high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Nov 2011 88,754 miles

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 27 Nov 2010 87,289 miles

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION (O/S)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 84,509 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 80,812 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 80,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 77,170 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 73,468 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2005 70,914 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 70,903 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f brake lead bracket insecure

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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V683 DNB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V683 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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V683 DNB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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