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T574 SFS

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,676 mi
Last recorded97,676 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT574 SFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 97,676 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 May 2009 97,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 88,720 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 77,772 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 69,583 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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T574 SFS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T574 SFS, 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 T574 SFS registered?

T574 SFS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T574 SFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T574 SFS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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