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V455 UUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV455 UUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 101,122 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 101,122 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,187 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle swinging arm bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,540 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 86,548 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 86,548 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 79,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn down to 3mm

Pass 10 Jun 2008 79,402 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn down to 3mm

Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,984 miles

offside handbrake outer cable split

offside handbrake performance slightly down

Pass 17 May 2006 66,532 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 66,529 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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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V455 UUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V455 UUD, 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 V455 UUD registered?

V455 UUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V455 UUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V455 UUD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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