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T49 SUP

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,940 mi
Last recorded106,940 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT49 SUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 106,940 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 106,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 99,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all inner wheel rims corroded

all shock absorber casings corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

both front steering arms corroded

both rear springs corroded

complete exhaust badly corroded

off side rear brake pipe corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2013 99,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all inner wheel rims corroded

all shock absorber casings corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

both front steering arms corroded

both rear springs corroded

complete exhaust badly corroded

off side rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads worn

rear number plate deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 95,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

complete exhaust corroded,weeping and center mount corroded off but exhaust still supported

interior mirror glass deteriorating

off side front brake pipe corroding

rear number plate detieorating

Pass 2 Jun 2011 90,152 miles

both number plates starting to deteriorate

center section of exhaust very rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2011 90,148 miles

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

both number plates starting to deteriorate

center section of exhaust very rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,442 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 85,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,554 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 80,554 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 76,190 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 76,160 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 69,902 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 69,902 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 53,757 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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T49 SUP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T49 SUP, 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 T49 SUP registered?

T49 SUP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 July 1999.

Is T49 SUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T49 SUP shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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