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T679 NUA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,519 mi
Last recorded151,519 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT679 NUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 151,519 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 146,079 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 146,073 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 141,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fexi (7.1.2)

car has been lowered

Fail 25 Sep 2015 141,335 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported on the rear axle (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fexi (7.1.2)

car has been lowered

Pass 23 May 2014 133,791 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 124,511 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 116,843 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 116,843 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 107,874 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 96,762 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 96,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 90,170 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 90,170 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 78,204 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 78,204 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 68,906 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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T679 NUA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T679 NUA, 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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T679 NUA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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