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T502 RMV

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

225,005 mi
Last recorded225,005 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT502 RMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 225,005 miles

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 225,005 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 218,025 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 218,025 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 207,021 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both cents front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 194,505 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 194,505 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 179,614 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 107,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 171,096 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 162,737 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 162,737 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 154,142 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 154,120 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 148,955 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 136,534 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 124,206 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 124,206 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 111,960 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 100,457 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 88,027 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 88,027 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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T502 RMV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T502 RMV, 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 T502 RMV registered?

T502 RMV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is T502 RMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T502 RMV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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