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V108 DDY

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,312 mi
Last recorded185,312 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV108 DDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 185,312 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 185,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 174,185 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 174,185 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 171,459 miles

steering rack nearside inner joint has play

Pass 6 Sep 2012 161,473 miles

play at steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 7 Sep 2011 148,734 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 148,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 134,841 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 120,452 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 4 Sep 2008 116,196 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 116,196 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 110,350 miles

brake servo pipe starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Sep 2007 110,350 miles

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

brake servo pipe starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Sep 2006 105,327 miles

light bumper/body damage

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and lightly perished on tread/side walls

unable to fully inspect front and rear pads due to poor visablity

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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V108 DDY is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V108 DDY, 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 V108 DDY registered?

V108 DDY is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V108 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V108 DDY shows 15 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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