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T599 UAO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

196,010 mi
Last recorded196,010 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT599 UAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 196,010 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 195,726 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested ABS pump is knocking whilst trying to check brake effiencies and o/s/f brake not working (1.2.1 (g))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2023 189,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 188,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 188,209 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 186,898 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 185,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear sections.. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears in places.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaitor slightly twisted..

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery slightly loose to carrier retainer..

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose to housings..

Pass 7 Mar 2019 182,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 180,843 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 179,125 miles

Power steering pipe to steering rack corroded.

Slight corrosion in offside front to rear brake pipe.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 179,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe to steering rack corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Slight corrosion in offside front to rear brake pipe.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 175,184 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 169,364 miles

offside and nearside front tyres (slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2014 164,630 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

moisture/residue around steering rack, no leak at test.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 159,408 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust mounting corroded but still system adequately supported

Pass 17 Feb 2012 154,473 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage in windscreen over 40mm not within the swept area

Pass 26 Jan 2011 147,950 miles

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

front bumper lower section broken.

n/s and o/s metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 142,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 130,645 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 130,640 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 119,236 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 94,292 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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T599 UAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T599 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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What year was T599 UAO registered?

T599 UAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 August 1999.

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