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T561 RYA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,590 mi
Last recorded146,590 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT561 RYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 146,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front headlights deteriorated

chip in screen

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre perished and on limit

offside wing mirror case damaged

slight exhaust blow centre and rear joint

Pass 1 Sep 2012 139,945 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Aug 2012 139,934 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

both headlamps beam image very poor

engine smoking

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 9 Aug 2011 134,353 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 134,333 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 123,193 miles

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes slight perishing

both headlight lenses slightly misted

slight miosture around engine

various chips in screen

Fail 12 Apr 2010 123,193 miles

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

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes slight perishing

both headlight lenses slightly misted

slight miosture around engine

various chips in screen

Pass 24 Mar 2009 102,715 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

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

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

nearside rear parking brake effort is lower than the offside FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS ADVISED.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 85,589 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 75,338 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 75,323 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,230 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 6 Apr 2006 64,148 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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T561 RYA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T561 RYA, 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 T561 RYA registered?

T561 RYA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T561 RYA safe to buy?

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