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T509 HRV

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,811 mi
Last recorded46,811 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT509 HRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 46,811 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 46,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 45,131 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear also perished (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps starting to mist

damage to nearside front wing

nearside and offside rear axle bushes worn

nearside door mirror loose

offside front inner wing liner loose

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,304 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 43,289 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 41,590 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre box mount (7.1.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts need polishing (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 39,342 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front, cloudy lens (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust mount broke but exhaust still secure

nearside front tyre outer wall worn

Pass 13 Aug 2014 37,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,308 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracks in side walls

exhaust sounds strangled and engine runs rough

Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,784 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,019 miles

slight play in n/s/f sterring rack

Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,991 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

slight play in n/s sterring rack

Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,111 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,137 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,471 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,773 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nail in n/s/r tyre tread and small cut to tread.

Fail 23 Aug 2005 17,031 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 17,031 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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T509 HRV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T509 HRV, 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 T509 HRV registered?

T509 HRV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 August 1999.

Is T509 HRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T509 HRV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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