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V209 TUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,155 mi
Last recorded112,155 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV209 TUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 112,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 112,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

UNABLE TO OPEN TAIL GATE FROM OUTSIDE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 106,570 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes cracked

Wipers split but clearing screen enough for mot

Pass 17 Nov 2014 97,007 miles

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

central silencer deteriorating

nearside rear tyre has small gouge in outer wall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2014 96,976 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

central silencer deteriorating

nearside rear tyre has small gouge in outer wall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,223 miles

both headlight outer lenes deterioraing reducing light output and starting to disrupt pattern

Pass 23 Nov 2012 85,983 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight outer lenes are deteriorating reducing light output

signs of grease from outer clip area of offside inner driveshaft gaiter

some damage to front number plate

Pass 25 Nov 2011 79,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,686 miles

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

offside inner driveshaft gaiter weeping grease

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 29 Nov 2010 70,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside inner driveshaft gaiter weeping grease

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,016 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 57,873 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,888 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 48,608 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 44,465 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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V209 TUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V209 TUD, 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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V209 TUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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