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T589 PKR

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,612 mi
Last recorded107,612 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT589 PKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 107,612 miles

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

car lowered

signs of rubbing inner front arches

signs of rubbing to o/s/f drive shaft

slight bind n/s rear brake

suspect rubbing occurs o/s drive shaft under load and inner front arches

Fail 1 Mar 2013 107,612 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

car lowered

signs of rubbing inner front arches

signs of rubbing to o/s/f drive shaft

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 16 Feb 2012 98,921 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2011 91,806 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 83,172 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 71,597 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 66,180 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on limit

both rear axle bushes perishing

nearside door mirror cracked

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 13 Feb 2007 60,512 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 54,133 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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T589 PKR is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T589 PKR, 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 T589 PKR registered?

T589 PKR is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 August 1999.

Is T589 PKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T589 PKR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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