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V554 VBD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,302 mi
Last recorded194,302 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV554 VBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 194,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front rear suspension been modified

raer discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 194,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front rear suspension been modified

raer discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 181,682 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 176,617 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 170,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 162,379 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 148,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V554 VBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V554 VBD, 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 V554 VBD registered?

V554 VBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V554 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V554 VBD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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