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T668 ARM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,916 mi
Last recorded88,916 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT668 ARM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 88,916 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2023 84,926 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2023 84,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2022 82,329 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 82,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 81,028 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 80,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 80,898 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,176 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,842 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 74,774 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 74,774 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,421 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion on brake disc inner face

Fail 30 Jun 2016 68,421 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front slight corrosion on brake disc inner face

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,352 miles

near side front brake disc is corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,041 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 54,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,503 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,892 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 49,892 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,559 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 44,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,361 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 41,356 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,691 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 34,483 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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T668 ARM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 T668 ARM, 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 T668 ARM registered?

T668 ARM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is T668 ARM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T668 ARM shows 28 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.

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