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V218 RUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,245 mi
Last recorded139,245 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 RUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 139,245 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 137,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 137,683 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 135,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 134,176 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly o/s n/s (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 131,029 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 128,417 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 128,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 125,790 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 125,790 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 117,293 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 107,908 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 107,908 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 95,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 81,592 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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V218 RUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V218 RUD, 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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V218 RUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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