MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,481 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
Nearside from shock absorber misted.
Offside rear tyre on 2mm tread and puncture repaired.
Rear number plate de-laminating.
Slight play in nearside front strut top.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine oil level low. Added 1 litre.
Nearside from shock absorber misted.
Offside rear tyre on 2mm tread and puncture repaired.
Rear number plate de-laminating.
Slight play in nearside front strut top.
Advise: OSF driveshaft oil seal leaking at differential housing
Advise: OSR tyre has approx 2mm tread remaining and has been puncture repaired
Advise: Slight oil misting to NSF damper
Advise: rear number plate deteriorating
Advise: slight play OSF strut top bearing
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advise: OSR tyre has approx 2mm tread remaining and has been puncture repaired
Advise: Oil level was low - 1&1/2 litres Shell Helix added
Advise: Slight oil misting to NSF damper
Advise: Slight play OSF strut top bearing
Advise: rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front inner brake pad appears low.
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front inner brake pad appears low.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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T417 RVE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 T417 RVE, 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 T417 RVE registered?
T417 RVE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 May 1999.
Is T417 RVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for T417 RVE shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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