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V544 RUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,775 mi
Last recorded160,775 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV544 RUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2011 160,775 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 160,775 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 148,873 miles

Airbag lamp is on

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 134,784 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 129,929 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 129,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 106,757 miles

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

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

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

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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V544 RUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V544 RUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V544 RUD registered?

V544 RUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V544 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V544 RUD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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