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T531 YHO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

206,419 mi
Last recorded206,419 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT531 YHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 206,419 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 186,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight perishing on n/s/r & o/s/r tyres

Fail 26 Jul 2010 186,650 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 186,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 179,245 miles

air bag light illuminated

engine mounts weak

front spliter damaged

headlamp beam patterns very poor

inspection light on

Fail 7 Jul 2009 179,245 miles

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

air bag light illuminated

engine mounts weak

front spliter damaged

headlamp beam patterns very poor

inspection light on

Pass 18 Jul 2008 172,810 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

OIL MARKS ON REAR SEATS

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT ROLL BAR LINK

UNDERSIDE COVERS DAMAGED

Fail 11 Jul 2008 172,810 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

OIL MARKS ON REAR SEATS

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT ROLL BAR LINK

UNDERSIDE COVERS DAMAGED

Pass 20 Jun 2007 164,267 miles

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2007 164,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs very poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2006 157,834 miles

NEARSIDE FRAONT AND REAR TYRES NEARING LEGAL LIMITS.OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON INFLATION IN POOR CONDITION.

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACE POOR CONDITION.FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT

PASSENGERS SIDE AIR BAG DISCONNECTED

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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T531 YHO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T531 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T531 YHO registered?

T531 YHO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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