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T653 UAA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,949 mi
Last recorded91,949 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT653 UAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 91,949 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 84,402 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 84,402 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,817 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 73,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 69,814 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2008 58,654 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 49,192 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 40,353 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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T653 UAA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T653 UAA, 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 T653 UAA registered?

T653 UAA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 May 1999.

Is T653 UAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T653 UAA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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