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V443 VUB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,137 mi
Last recorded149,137 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 VUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 149,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 10 May 2012 149,068 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 16 May 2011 141,832 miles

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

crack in the windscreen

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 16 May 2011 141,832 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

crack in the windscreen

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

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 30 Apr 2011 141,772 miles

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2010 130,077 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 130,077 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 120,669 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f lower arm rear bush is split

Pass 29 Oct 2007 101,760 miles

n/s/r/ tyre has a deep cut in the tread cords may be showing

Pass 28 Oct 2006 83,935 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 65,344 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 65,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING &CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

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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V443 VUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V443 VUB, 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 V443 VUB registered?

V443 VUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V443 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V443 VUB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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