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V451 SUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,069 mi
Last recorded155,069 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV451 SUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 155,069 miles

damage to offside outer sill, ok for MOT

exhaust rear box tailpipe cracked around silencer, ok for MOT as only slight blow

slight play to offside front shock absorber top mount

Pass 14 Nov 2009 143,008 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 143,008 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2008 132,243 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 132,243 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 116,368 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 116,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 101,559 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 101,559 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 88,327 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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V451 SUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V451 SUD, 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 V451 SUD registered?

V451 SUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V451 SUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V451 SUD shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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