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W335 RUJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,131 mi
Last recorded120,131 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW335 RUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 120,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 120,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 121,087 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 102,596 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 93,612 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 93,612 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,269 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,030 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 78,811 miles

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

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

near side rear schocker damp

Pass 24 Jun 2011 78,811 miles

near side rear schocker damp

Pass 14 Jul 2010 70,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted nearside and offside rear.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,413 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,011 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 59,011 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 54,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,305 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,576 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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W335 RUJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc 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 W335 RUJ, 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 W335 RUJ registered?

W335 RUJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W335 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W335 RUJ 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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