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V505 DAP

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,107 mi
Last recorded176,107 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 DAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 176,107 miles

atten rear brake balance,o/s inner cv gaiter leaking

Pass 24 May 2011 165,859 miles

screen chipped

Pass 20 Apr 2010 152,057 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 136,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres wearing 2/3mm only

Fail 30 Apr 2009 136,853 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres wearing 2/3mm only

Pass 15 May 2008 122,625 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 May 2007 104,828 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 104,828 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside & offside front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Pass 25 May 2006 86,785 miles

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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V505 DAP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V505 DAP, 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 V505 DAP registered?

V505 DAP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V505 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V505 DAP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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