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V544 SUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,010 mi
Last recorded106,010 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV544 SUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 106,010 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower catalyst heat shield dropped at rear

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar drop link lower bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush perished/split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f outer bumper insecure

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar drop link lower bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush perished/split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 105,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower catalyst heat shield dropped at rear

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar drop link lower bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush perished/split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter outer end clip is not tight and allowing movement (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f outer bumper insecure

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar drop link lower bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush perished/split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter outer end clip is not tight and allowing movement (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 103,573 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened has movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have lots movement need replacing ()

Pass 26 May 2017 101,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake discs slightly corroded

headlights have poor pattern

top shock mounts have slight play

Pass 18 May 2016 94,727 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 May 2015 89,025 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

top shock mounts have play

Fail 18 May 2015 89,025 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

top shock mounts have play

Pass 25 May 2014 82,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly pitted

front top shock mounts have play

rear registration plate starting to deterioate

Pass 23 May 2013 74,356 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 67,025 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,795 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 115,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Both inner steering rack joints worn

Fail 22 Jun 2009 115,996 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Both inner steering rack joints worn

Pass 5 Jul 2008 57,260 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 57,260 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,165 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,335 miles

Nearside Front 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 SUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V544 SUD registered?

V544 SUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V544 SUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V544 SUD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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