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T605 YAB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,004 mi
Last recorded139,004 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT605 YAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 139,004 miles

brake pad warning light on

n/s front tyre app limit

o/s rear tyre app limit

Fail 22 Mar 2016 139,004 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s front tyre app limit

o/s rear tyre app limit

Pass 9 Aug 2014 131,579 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2013 119,220 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 106,249 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,318 miles

slight play in both front strutt top rubber mountings

Fail 10 Feb 2011 90,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both front strutt top rubber mountings

Pass 17 Feb 2010 87,545 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 87,545 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 82,963 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 76,744 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 65,771 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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T605 YAB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T605 YAB, 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 T605 YAB registered?

T605 YAB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 June 1999.

Is T605 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T605 YAB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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