MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,244 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
accessory belt worn
handbrake travel long
rear brakes binding on slightly
slight play n/s track rod end/ steering arm
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
accessory belt worn
handbrake travel long
rear brakes binding on slightly
slight play n/s track rod end/ steering arm
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
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V508 DYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 V508 DYB, 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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How do I check the history of V508 DYB?
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What year was V508 DYB registered?
V508 DYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 September 1999.
Is V508 DYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for V508 DYB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V508 DYB have outstanding finance?
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