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T505 YRR

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,464 mi
Last recorded117,464 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT505 YRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 117,464 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 97,188 miles

Both front & rear no.plates show signs of delamination

Pass 14 Jun 2007 90,260 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 90,259 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 84,530 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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T505 YRR is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T505 YRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T505 YRR registered?

T505 YRR is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T505 YRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T505 YRR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T505 YRR have outstanding finance?

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