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V559 TUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,869 mi
Last recorded111,869 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV559 TUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 111,869 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 111,869 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 104,475 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 102,192 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 102,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust Mount Broken But Exhaust Is Secure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSF Wheel Bearing Noisy

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 99,815 miles

Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken But Exhaust Is Fully Supported

Headlamps Deteriorated Slightly Affecting The Beam Image & The Light Output

NSF Lower Inner Rear Suspension Bush Slightly Deteriorated Allowing Very Slight Movement

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

OSF Tyre Tread Depth Very Close To Legal Limit (Approx 2mm)

Pass 24 May 2011 95,725 miles

Head Lamps Deteriorated Affecting The Beam Image

O/S/F Tyre Is Approaching The Legal Tread Depth Limit

Pass 24 May 2010 89,754 miles

Both Headlamp Lenses Slightly Deteriorated

Handbrake Lever Has A Lot Of Travel & Freeplay

Handbrake Outer Cable Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake Binding Slightly - Possibly Due To The Handbrake Cable

Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,047 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken (but exhaust supported)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to nearside rear wheel arch

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear seat base insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2009 86,047 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken (but exhaust supported)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to nearside rear wheel arch

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear seat base insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2008 79,527 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 79,527 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2007 72,478 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 72,478 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 64,306 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 64,306 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 55,192 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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V559 TUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V559 TUD, 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 V559 TUD registered?

V559 TUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V559 TUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V559 TUD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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