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V690 TUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

325,271 mi
Last recorded325,271 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV690 TUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 325,271 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 325,269 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 316,859 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 295,037 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 295,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 173,853 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

r/n/s and r/o/s brake discs corroded, need attention now,

Pass 2 Jun 2009 163,210 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 155,393 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 146,763 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 133,067 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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V690 TUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V690 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 V690 TUD registered?

V690 TUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V690 TUD safe to buy?

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