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V475 DVU

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,730 mi
Last recorded77,730 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV475 DVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,730 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 77,375 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 77,373 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,689 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 76,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 75,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

advise offside rear disc & pads in poor condition. appear to have been overheated. advise replacement!

Pass 6 Nov 2013 75,916 miles

advise offside rear disc & pads in poor condition. appear to have been overheated. advise replacement!

Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,970 miles

battery insecure

front discs in poor condition and offside rear brake disc discoloured,advise replacement.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,490 miles

advise offside rear brake appears to have been overheated! advise further inspection!

Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,334 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,627 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 68,627 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,398 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 67,398 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 65,326 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 63,765 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V475 DVU is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V475 DVU, 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 V475 DVU registered?

V475 DVU is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V475 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V475 DVU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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