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V187 DBA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,153 mi
Last recorded78,153 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV187 DBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,153 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 72,406 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 72,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,894 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 65,891 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 61,980 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,296 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,829 miles

offside front tyre has a cut in the side wall but not down to ply or cords

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,538 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,939 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust centre bracket snapped but exhaust is adequately secured

Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,551 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,901 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 37,669 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 37,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V187 DBA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V187 DBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V187 DBA registered?

V187 DBA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V187 DBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V187 DBA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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