MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Damage to nearside front sill area, but not considered to compromise vehicle structure or strength
Damage to offside front sill area, but not considered to compromise vehicle structure or strength
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
repair to exhaust
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
repair to exhaust
front section of sill damaged
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside rear light dim
rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside rear light dim
rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre sidewall cut
offside hand brake cable corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
chipped screen. worn bushes& tyres .craked mirror
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T585 UAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 T585 UAO, 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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T585 UAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 August 1999.
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