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V688 DHN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,375 mi
Last recorded122,375 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 DHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 122,375 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 122,360 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 120,164 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 120,145 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 117,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s & o/s front brakes hanging on slightly after release

Fail 1 Oct 2012 117,980 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s & o/s front brakes hanging on slightly after release

Pass 27 Sep 2011 115,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 111,445 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2009 104,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 96,004 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 95,968 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise front disc s worn

advise nail in o/s/f tyre

strong advise pas pipe very damp at rack but not dripping

Fail 23 Sep 2008 95,609 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Front & Rear number plates in poor condition

Front discs badly corroded on edges

N/S/R metal brake pipe to caliper rubber surround pulling off

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

Slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 19 Sep 2007 85,416 miles

Clip missing from N/S/F inner cv boot

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 28 Jul 2006 77,263 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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V688 DHN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V688 DHN, 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 V688 DHN registered?

V688 DHN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V688 DHN safe to buy?

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