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T683 LPP

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,935 mi
Last recorded138,935 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT683 LPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 138,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2017 130,718 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2017 130,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 121,479 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel reserve travel just met (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 109,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported.

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 4 Aug 2014 102,195 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs corroded.

O/S/F brake slightly binding.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gear box leak

nearside rear tyre perished outer wall

Fail 2 Aug 2013 96,140 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,557 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 92,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 86,126 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 86,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 81,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 81,826 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 74,379 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 74,379 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 63,057 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,270 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,224 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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T683 LPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 100,227 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 T683 LPP, 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 T683 LPP registered?

T683 LPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 July 1999.

Is T683 LPP safe to buy?

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