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T598 RPG

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,094 mi
Last recorded102,094 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT598 RPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2014 102,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 98,287 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 94,660 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 91,632 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 89,277 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 87,038 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 83,897 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 78,524 miles

Nearside front lower arm bush perished and split

Offside front lower arm bush perished

Pass 31 Jul 2006 68,239 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 68,239 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s/f lower arm bush perished and split

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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T598 RPG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T598 RPG, 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 T598 RPG registered?

T598 RPG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is T598 RPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T598 RPG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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