MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,528 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod inner joint (2.2.A.1b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre deteriorated
Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
both headlamp beams cloudy
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre starting to perish .
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
driver door mirror only adjusts manually
front tyres wearing on inner edges
near side steering track rod has freeplay on inner joint/knuckle.
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
driver door mirror only adjusts manually
front tyres wearing on inner edges
near side steering track rod has freeplay on inner joint/knuckle.
bit of play nsf steering rack
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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V551 DJA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V551 DJA, 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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V551 DJA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 September 1999.
Is V551 DJA safe to buy?
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