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V422 RUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,386 mi
Last recorded68,386 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV422 RUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,386 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 68,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 66,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has crack

Offside Front tyre has crack and in poor condition

Oil leak underneath ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 66,521 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has crack

Offside Front tyre has crack and in poor condition

Oil leak underneath ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 63,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn (3mm) and cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2015 60,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

headlamps cloudy

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,263 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,542 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2012 52,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,781 miles

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

Oil leak

advise rear axle bushes worn advise front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,609 miles

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

rear brake discs worn, n/s/f wishbone rear bush slightly worn and splitting from bonding, o/s/f lower bum per/skirt damaged.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,947 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 43,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,958 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,399 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre tread low on edges advise n/s/r tyre tread low on outer edge and sidewalls perished advise rear axle bushes worn

Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,320 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges †advise n/s/r tyre worn and sidewalls perished †advise rear axle bushes worn

Pass 26 Oct 2005 31,580 miles

advise nail in n/s/r tyre †advise boot release faulty

advise rear axle bushes worn

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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V422 RUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V422 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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What year was V422 RUD registered?

V422 RUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V422 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V422 RUD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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