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T523 LAT

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,025 mi
Last recorded139,025 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT523 LAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 139,025 miles

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

steering rack inner joint on offside

Fail 13 Mar 2020 139,025 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top strut mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

steering rack inner joint on offside

Pass 25 Feb 2019 128,940 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2019 128,973 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 124,907 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 124,906 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 120,612 miles

both headlights going milky

Fail 16 Feb 2017 120,612 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both headlights going milky

Pass 23 Feb 2016 114,792 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in nearside track rod(steering arm)

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind

Pass 9 Feb 2015 103,783 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 103,783 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 93,089 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,364 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 79,208 miles

Slight play in nearside front track rod.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 724,416 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 72,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight play in Nearside front wheel

Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 63,836 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,308 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 54,251 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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T523 LAT is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T523 LAT, 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 T523 LAT registered?

T523 LAT is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 July 1999.

Is T523 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T523 LAT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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