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T38 YAA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,190 mi
Last recorded160,190 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT38 YAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2011 160,190 miles

front lower suspension arms, rear bushes deteriating

headlamps deteriating/fading

n/s/f outer cv boot boot, inner clip slightly loose

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear axle bushes deteriating

slight play to front wheel bearings

unable to check rear seatbelts due to childs seats being fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 146,199 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 135,816 miles

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

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

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

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

slight runout on offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 125,919 miles

Cut in OSF tyre

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear no.plate delaminating

Pass 14 Nov 2007 106,435 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 94,019 miles

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

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

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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T38 YAA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T38 YAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T38 YAA registered?

T38 YAA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T38 YAA safe to buy?

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