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T59 RRD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,119 mi
Last recorded133,119 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT59 RRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 133,119 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 128,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 128,390 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 128,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 111,801 miles

Chips to O/S of windscreen

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 111,801 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

chips to o/s screen

Pass 14 Jul 2006 99,485 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 14 Jul 2006 99,485 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads wearing thin

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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T59 RRD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T59 RRD, 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 T59 RRD registered?

T59 RRD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is T59 RRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T59 RRD shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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