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T147 SLS

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,459 mi
Last recorded101,459 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT147 SLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 101,459 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,550 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,228 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,059 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,653 miles

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

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

exhaust centre bracket broken away from pipe

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire burst

Fail 26 Aug 2011 81,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust centre bracket broken away from pipe

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire burst

Pass 28 Aug 2010 77,885 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 77,881 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake pad warning light on

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2009 69,483 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

middle box mount broken but still supports ex

Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,483 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

middle box mount broken but still supports ex

Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,910 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2007 53,523 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

oil level slightly low

Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,108 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 47,108 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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T147 SLS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T147 SLS, 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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T147 SLS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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