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T53 DBW

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,068 mi
Last recorded126,068 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 DBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 126,068 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 124,789 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 124,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 123,422 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 113,920 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 98,200 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,851 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 79,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 62,385 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 50,993 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 46,388 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 46,388 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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T53 DBW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T53 DBW, 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 T53 DBW registered?

T53 DBW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T53 DBW safe to buy?

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