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T487 RRD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,669 mi
Last recorded121,669 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT487 RRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 121,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear parking brake only just meets min requirement 16%

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 121,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear parking brake only just meets min requirement 16%

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,188 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 112,999 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear shock cover missing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 111,522 miles

AIRBAG light does not illuminate

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

screw in nearside rear tyre

some movement in both sides of steering rack

Fail 26 Sep 2013 111,418 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

screw in nearside rear tyre

some movement in both sides of steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2012 109,942 miles

AIR BAG light on

centre exhaust mounting broken

engine air leak

screw in nearside rear tyre

some movement in both sides of steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2011 107,524 miles

AIR BAG light on

offside front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

parking brake reserve travel could be better

screw in nearside rear tyre

some movement in both sides of steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2011 107,524 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

AIR BAG light on

offside front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

parking brake reserve travel could be better

screw in nearside rear tyre

some movement in both sides of steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 94,616 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning light stays on

Pass 26 Jun 2008 87,570 miles

airbag light is on

Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,144 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 79,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine oil leaking from oil sump

Pass 1 Jun 2006 71,865 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 71,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2005 66,835 miles
Fail 7 May 2005 66,835 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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T487 RRD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T487 RRD, 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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T487 RRD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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