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T530 YHO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,312 mi
Last recorded94,312 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 94,312 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,840 miles

Near-side headlamp lens - crazed

Rear No. plate - starting to delaminate

Fail 11 Jul 2013 91,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Near-side headlamp lens - crazed

Rear No. plate - starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Jul 2012 90,278 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 87,016 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,285 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 79,866 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 79,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 75,974 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 75,974 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 18 Jul 2007 73,079 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 70,457 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 66,026 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2005 66,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YHO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YHO, 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 T530 YHO registered?

T530 YHO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is T530 YHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T530 YHO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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