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T701 DFC

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,067 mi
Last recorded100,067 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT701 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2015 100,067 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,196 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 95,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,871 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 87,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 81,787 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 81,787 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,473 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,389 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 51,194 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f wheel bearing had slight play/adjusted before mot inspection

slight noise on front suspension.no excess play in componants

Fail 28 Sep 2007 51,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing had slight play/adjusted before mot inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,015 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 43,015 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

front brake pads look to be half worn

Fail 5 Oct 2006 43,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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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T701 DFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T701 DFC, 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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T701 DFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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