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T689 RPK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,682 mi
Last recorded87,682 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT689 RPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,682 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Fail 18 Jun 2016 87,671 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 82,775 miles

both headlight glasses deteriorating

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,692 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 80,201 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 May 2012 78,367 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,358 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,468 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,873 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 70,677 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked in tread

nearside front lower arm rear bush detiorating

offside front tyre heavily perished and cracked in tread

Pass 24 May 2007 69,047 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing in tread

chips to screen

lower arm bushes perishing

offside front tyre perishing in tread

rear exhaust bracket in poor condition and corroded

wipers poor

Pass 12 Jun 2006 67,391 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 57,134 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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T689 RPK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T689 RPK, 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 T689 RPK registered?

T689 RPK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is T689 RPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T689 RPK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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