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T583 BST

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,228 mi
Last recorded86,228 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT583 BST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 86,228 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 84,921 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,685 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,145 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,783 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,349 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,375 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,735 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 51,735 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,121 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,322 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 45,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 43,094 miles

Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,094 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,319 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 38,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 35,335 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 35,335 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,211 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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T583 BST is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T583 BST, 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

How do I check the history of T583 BST?

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What year was T583 BST registered?

T583 BST is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is T583 BST safe to buy?

The MOT history for T583 BST shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T583 BST have outstanding finance?

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