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V159 SUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,068 mi
Last recorded77,068 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 SUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 77,068 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2018 77,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect possible bulb fitment (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 75,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 73,841 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 71,192 miles

Both headlamps poor light output and beam image

Nearside parking brake linkage/mechanism seizing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads wrearing thin

Fail 1 May 2015 71,192 miles

Both headlamps poor light output and beam image

Nearside parking brake linkage/mechanism seizing

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads wrearing thin

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,722 miles

both headlights poor light output and beam image

nearside parking brake linkage/mechanism seizing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,964 miles

Both headlamps poor light output and beam image

Nearside parking brake cable/mechanism siezing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 62,220 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coolant level low

front service brake veers left

power steering fluid level low

Fail 28 Apr 2011 59,583 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,583 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,652 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,440 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,597 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 48,396 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 48,396 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2006 45,600 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 45,600 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V159 SUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V159 SUD, 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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V159 SUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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