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V566 TUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,370 mi
Last recorded156,370 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV566 TUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 156,370 miles

o/s/r/light lense cracked

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2014 156,363 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r/light lense cracked

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 145,062 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 138,518 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

damage to nearside front wing

front bumper trim missing

nearside front wing corroded

power steering reservior insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2012 138,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

damage to nearside front wing

front bumper trim missing

nearside front wing corroded

power steering reservior insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2010 123,429 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 123,429 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 103,141 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 103,141 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 92,614 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 74,910 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 74,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

engine oil level over full

Pass 8 Aug 2006 60,942 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 60,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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V566 TUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V566 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 V566 TUD registered?

V566 TUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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