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T66 DUB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,998 mi
Last recorded203,998 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT66 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 203,998 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 203,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 197,970 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 193,404 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 189,043 miles

Handbrake cables worn

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 2 Aug 2017 189,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake cables worn

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 27 Jul 2016 180,809 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 169,412 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 166,585 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 157,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

PAS fluid leak

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

Fail 29 Jan 2012 143,885 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2012 143,885 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 134,791 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 134,791 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 125,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 113,992 miles

advise air bag light on dash

Pass 18 Sep 2007 103,423 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 102,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2006 92,374 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 82,096 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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T66 DUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T66 DUB, 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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T66 DUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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