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T57 FAP

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,854 mi
Last recorded80,854 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT57 FAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes and front to rear pipes covered in plastic, swollen but unable to determine level of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,833 miles

Poor images from both headlights

Fail 20 Apr 2018 79,833 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Poor images from both headlights

Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,766 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,936 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 77,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 76,594 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,432 miles

Center exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Apr 2013 74,521 miles

Both front tyres badly cracked and split around both edges of tread

Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,364 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,340 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,238 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 71,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Screw in O/S/F tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,145 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 68,935 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 68,935 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 65,919 miles

stone chips in screen.centre exhaust mounting deteriorating.STRONG ADVISE rear axle carrier bushes deteriorating close to limit.osf tyre wearing inner edge and close to legal limit.

Pass 11 May 2006 58,922 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SMALL CUTS IN TREAD SECTION.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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T57 FAP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T57 FAP, 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 T57 FAP registered?

T57 FAP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T57 FAP safe to buy?

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