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T413 OWB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,143 mi
Last recorded103,143 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT413 OWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 103,143 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 103,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 83,006 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 83,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2013 73,589 miles

both front h/lamps starting to craze

oil leak at back of engine

Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,628 miles

rear number plate water damage

Pass 16 May 2011 64,918 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 64,917 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 61,142 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 56,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 number plate water damaged

Fail 14 May 2009 56,924 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 number plate water damaged

slight binding front brakes

Pass 15 May 2008 52,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2007 48,049 miles

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

wiper blades ends starting to split

Pass 22 May 2006 42,225 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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T413 OWB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 T413 OWB, 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 T413 OWB registered?

T413 OWB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T413 OWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T413 OWB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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