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T573 LTW

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,284 mi
Last recorded137,284 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT573 LTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 137,284 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 137,277 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2016 133,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 126,379 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 118,541 miles

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

O/S/R brake binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 118,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 111,378 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 102,305 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 92,749 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 78,026 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 78,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 70,240 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 60,712 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 53,668 miles

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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T573 LTW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T573 LTW, 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 T573 LTW registered?

T573 LTW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 July 1999.

Is T573 LTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T573 LTW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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