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V285 DDP

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,796 mi
Last recorded123,796 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 DDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 123,796 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 123,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 109,139 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,420 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 126,849 miles

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

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

front headlamps lense dirty

near side fronr tyre side wall worn

rear reg water marked

Fail 1 Aug 2011 126,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

front headlamps lense dirty

near side fronr tyre side wall worn

rear reg water marked

Pass 10 Mar 2010 118,483 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 112,711 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 112,710 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 112,085 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to distort in tread

Pass 26 Apr 2007 106,465 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 106,465 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 96,373 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V285 DDP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V285 DDP, 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 V285 DDP registered?

V285 DDP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V285 DDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V285 DDP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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