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T413 UAO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,552 mi
Last recorded128,552 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT413 UAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 128,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 128,546 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 121,973 miles

Advise Bootlid cannot be opened but boot has been checked through rear seats and is acceptable.

Advise Density of N/S/F and O/S/F Headlamp aims is only just acceptable.

Advise O/S/F Tyre is worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and is only just acceptable.

Advise slight damage to N/S/F Mirror glass.

Advise slight exhaust blow from centre pipe.

Advise slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F Steering rack.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 121,973 miles

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

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

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

Advise Bootlid cannot be opened but boot has been checked through rear seats and is acceptable.

Advise Density of N/S/F and O/S/F Headlamp aims is only just acceptable.

Advise O/S/F Tyre is worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and is only just acceptable.

Advise slight damage to N/S/F Mirror glass.

Advise slight exhaust blow from centre pipe.

Advise slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F Steering rack.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 115,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 115,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 109,848 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 104,195 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 104,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 74,836 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 94,665 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 85,366 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 78,518 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 78,518 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 71,671 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 UAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T413 UAO, 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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T413 UAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 August 1999.

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