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T588 ATS

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,589 mi
Last recorded129,589 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT588 ATS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 129,589 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 123,502 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 117,764 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 112,270 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 106,652 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 101,220 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 101,199 miles

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear brake disc badly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 95,252 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 89,072 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 83,126 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 83,126 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 76,410 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 70,122 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 70,122 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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T588 ATS 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 T588 ATS, 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 T588 ATS registered?

T588 ATS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T588 ATS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T588 ATS 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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