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V431 TUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,727 mi
Last recorded141,727 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV431 TUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 141,727 miles

nearside front sidelight dim

steel wheel fitted nearside front

Pass 29 May 2013 135,938 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 121,960 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 118,841 miles

Both rear brake discs deteriorating (corroding)

Front exhaust pipe deteriorating

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

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

Oil leak at top of engine at filler cap

Fail 7 Dec 2010 118,841 miles

Both rear brake discs deteriorating (corroding)

Front exhaust pipe deteriorating

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

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

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

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

Oil leak at top of engine at filler cap

Pass 3 Dec 2009 118,842 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 118,842 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 114,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 99,621 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 99,602 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 90,164 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 78,271 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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V431 TUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V431 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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What year was V431 TUD registered?

V431 TUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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