MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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) ()
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.
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.
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
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)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
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
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear axle bushes showing signs of separation
Offside front upper suspension strut mount has slight play in it.
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?
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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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