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T631 LAT

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,507 mi
Last recorded84,507 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT631 LAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 84,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,888 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 68,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2010 63,690 miles

front springs not a matched pair

no access to boot area

rear no plate slight water damage

Pass 31 Mar 2009 59,058 miles

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake flexi hose ferrules

Pass 6 Jun 2007 54,727 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 54,725 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T631 LAT is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T631 LAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T631 LAT registered?

T631 LAT is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T631 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T631 LAT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T631 LAT have outstanding finance?

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