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V54 SUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

211,587 mi
Last recorded211,587 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 SUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 211,587 miles

front wishbone bushs spliting

headlight patterns poor

Fail 4 Nov 2014 211,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 191,322 miles

front discs corroded

headlight patterns poor

Pass 27 Oct 2012 182,216 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 182,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

heavy knocking noise from front suspenion

Pass 22 Feb 2011 152,919 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S/R STEEL RIM FITTED

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

PARKE BRAKE BUTTON DAMAGED !

SERV INDICATOR

Fail 14 Feb 2011 152,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

11 mm SPANNER REMOVED FROM O/S/F BRAKE NIPPLE !?

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S/R STEEL RIM FITTED

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

PARKE BRAKE BUTTON DAMAGED !

SERV INDICATOR

Pass 10 Feb 2010 135,632 miles

COOLANT LOW

DAMAGE .BOTH MIRROR COVERS.N/S/F WING.O/S/F LOWER VALENCE

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

Oil leak

PARK BRAKE BUTTON DAMAGED

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 135,362 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

COOLANT LOW

DAMAGE .BOTH MIRROR COVERS.N/S/F WING.O/S/F LOWER VALENCE

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

Oil leak

PARK BRAKE BUTTON DAMAGED

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 124,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 109,415 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 98,701 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 86,403 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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V54 SUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V54 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 V54 SUD registered?

V54 SUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V54 SUD safe to buy?

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