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V551 DJA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,528 mi
Last recorded113,528 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 DJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2017 113,528 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 108,355 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 108,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 100,946 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 100,929 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 93,315 miles

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 .

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,908 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 78,510 miles

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.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 787,510 miles

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.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 72,481 miles

bit of play nsf steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,348 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 58,049 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 49,418 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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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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What year was V551 DJA registered?

V551 DJA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V551 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V551 DJA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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