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V406 RUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,445 mi
Last recorded85,445 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV406 RUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 85,445 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 82,949 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 80,722 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 80,722 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 73,487 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 66,170 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 54,029 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 41,993 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 35,609 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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V406 RUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V406 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V406 RUD registered?

V406 RUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V406 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V406 RUD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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