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V434 WUB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,738 mi
Last recorded136,738 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV434 WUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2014 136,738 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2014 136,698 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 121,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 107,660 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 107,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 96,272 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 87,935 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 68,414 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 48,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,532 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 26,169 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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V434 WUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V434 WUB, 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 V434 WUB registered?

V434 WUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V434 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V434 WUB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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