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T530 SOA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,924 mi
Last recorded158,924 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT530 SOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 158,924 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm and balding on inner edge 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm and balding on inner edge 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

interior rear view mirror missing

nearside of windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2017 158,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn to 2mm with a deep long cut to the cords 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn to 3mm with a deep long cut to the cords 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 19" standard blade (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm and balding on inner edge 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high rectified (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm and balding on inner edge 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

interior rear view mirror missing

nearside of windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 151,380 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Interior rear view mirror not fitted.

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 151,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Interior rear view mirror not fitted.

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 151,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust mounting broken

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside inner steering rack joint has play

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant light flashing on start up

rear view mirror detached and secured with bungy cord

serious oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 142,675 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2014 135,667 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 125,480 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 125,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 113,946 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 104,415 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 94,484 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 28 May 2009 84,516 miles

N/S/F TYRE 3MM

ANTI-ROLL BAR CORRODED AT INNER CLAMPS

EXHAUST CENTRE BRACKET BROKEN & RATTLING

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES VERY POOR CONDITION (BORDERLINE)

O/S & N/S FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING

O/S/F TYRE 2MM & LOWER ON EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S & N/S INNER ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES

Fail 23 May 2009 84,452 miles

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

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

ANTI-ROLL BAR CORRODED AT INNER CLAMPS

EXHAUST CENTRE BRACKET BROKEN & RATTLING

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES VERY POOR CONDITION (BORDERLINE)

N/S/F TYRE 3MM

O/S & N/S FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING

O/S/F TYRE 2MM & LOWER ON EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S & N/S INNER ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 17 May 2008 71,954 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 50,124 miles

Both rear axle bushes showing signs of separation

Offside front upper suspension strut mount has slight play in it.

Pass 30 May 2006 32,188 miles

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

Number plate condition front + rear.

nail in tyre

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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T530 SOA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 T530 SOA, 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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T530 SOA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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