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V640 TUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,445 mi
Last recorded172,445 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV640 TUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 172,445 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 148,443 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 146,320 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 140,339 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 140,339 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 131,314 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 131,202 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 124,291 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 124,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 114,460 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 102,077 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 82,057 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 62,465 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight rear brake binding nearside and offside

Pass 15 Dec 2005 57,264 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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V640 TUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V640 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 V640 TUD registered?

V640 TUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V640 TUD safe to buy?

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