MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight crack in screen offside lower headlights misty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V221 DRJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 V221 DRJ, 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 V221 DRJ registered?
V221 DRJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 October 1999.
Is V221 DRJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for V221 DRJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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